Enshō-ji

The temple stands within a complex of religious buildings featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and Buddhist decorative motifs at coordinates 34.461389, 135.741667.

Established in 1546, Enshō-ji temple became part of the Yamato Gokasho Gobō region and maintains its position as a central religious institution in Nara Prefecture.

The temple functions as the headquarters for the Yamamura Go-ryū school of ikebana, contributing to the preservation of Japanese flower arrangement traditions.

The temple grounds remain closed to general public visits, requiring special permission or participation in specific religious ceremonies for entry.

The temple gained recognition through its appearance in the 2005 film adaptation of Yukio Mishima's novel Spring Snow, where it represented Gesshū-ji temple.

Location: Gose

Inception: 1546

Part of: Yamato Gokasho Gobō

Address: 1490, Gose-shi, Nara-ken 639-2238 639-2238 639-2238

GPS coordinates: 34.46139,135.74167

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:45