Gango-ji: Fruit Tree

A fruit-bearing tree on the complex of Gango-ji, located behind the zenshitsu (meditation hall).

Gango-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect known as one of the seven great temples of Nara (nanto shichi daiji). It's history dates back to the Asuka period, but was moved to the Nara city area around 718 AD. Although it isn't as extravagant as Todai-ji or other temples in the area, it is a UNSECO world heritage site for it's historical significance--most notably, the roof tiles of the gyogi-buki style which are close to 1400 years old.