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Bansho-ji Temple
29-12 Osu 3-chome, Nagoya, 460-0011, Japan
+81 (0)52 262 0735
site: Bansho-ji Temple
#10 of 111 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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If you are in the Osu area of Nagoya, then you must call in at Bansho-ji, especially if you have children with you, for a novel and entertaining experience. The robotic karakukri ningyo mechanical dolls step out onto the temple stage to perform a drama. The dolls are all dressed in samurai costume and the dramas celebrate some of the historic scenes associated with the area; and the show is free. In case of rain, you had better check that the performance is still on.

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Directions

Osu Kannon Station

Hours

Mo to Su from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

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