Heijo Palace Site First Daigokuden

This stands approximately 800 meters due north of Suzakumon (Suzaku Gate), the main entrance to Heijo Palace, with the front being about 44 meters, the sides about 20 meters, and a height of approximately 27 meters. This is Heijo Palace’s largest palace with 44 vermilion-colored columns 70-centimeter in diameter and utilizing approximately 97,000 roof tiles. Ceremonies were held here in the past such as the Emperor of Japan’s enthronement and ceremonies to welcome foreign delegations. It was restored in 2010, the year of the 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijokyo Capital.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Sakichou Map
Area: Heijo Palace Remains / Nishinokyo Area
Phone: 0742325106
Hours: 9:00-16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed: Monday(The next day if it's a public holiday), New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Telephone is connected to the Heijo Palace Ruins Management Office of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes