Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple
15 kilometers away from the holy city of Bodh Gaya is the Indosan Nippon
Japanese Temple. Boasting of intricate wooden carvings, this temple is known
for its unique and exquisite Japanese architecture and is a perfect example
of Buddhist traditions and culture.
Housing beautiful Japanese paintings that trace significant events in Gautam
Buddha’s life, this temple was built in the year 1972. In order to spread
Buddhism, It is believed that the Japanese government funded this shrine in
order to spread word about Buddhism and its teachings.
Temple Timings: 5:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Daily)
Entrance Fee: Free Entry
Getting There
Air: The nearest airport is at Gaya
Airport 7 Kms and Patna 135 kms. Indian Airlines and Sahara Airlines
connect Patna to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow and various other
cities.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Gaya (17km).
Road: Bodhgaya is well connected by road to Gaya (17km), Nalanda (101 km),
Rajgir (78 km), Patna (135km), Varanasi (252 km), Calcutta (495km)
Local Transport: Taxis, Tongas, Auto Rickshaws, Cycle Rickshaws are
available.
Bus: Regular direct bus services are available from Gaya, Patna, Nalanda,
Rajgir, Varanasi. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation run buses from
Patna-Bodhgaya route twice a day.
Conducted Tour: Chartered buses or taxis are arranged from Ranchi and Patna
by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.
Where to Stay
Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation runs three hotels - Siddhartha
Vihar, Buddha Vihar and Sujata Vihar and has a Tourist Information Centre in
its sprawling tourist complex campus. There is Hotel Bodhgaya Ashok run by
Indian Tourism development Corporation and there are several other private
hotels in the town.
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