Gangoji Temple

Considered Japan's first Buddhist temple. It was founded as Asukadera in Asuka over 100 years before Nara became the capital.

Gangoji Temple appears in 3 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2024.

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