Nyoiji, Kobe

The Nyoiji temple features traditional Japanese architecture with curved roofs and wooden structures surrounded by seasonal gardens and meditation areas.

Monk Saicho established the temple in 805, placing a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, and it operated as a branch of Shoren-in temple during the Edo period.

The temple stands as a key location along the Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kobe pilgrimage route, connecting spiritual landmarks across the region.

Visitors can reach the temple at coordinates 34.699072, 135.019594, where informational signs in multiple languages explain the temple's features and traditions.

Next to Nyoiji stands the Hyogo Daibutsu, an 18-meter Buddha statue erected in 1991 to replace the original that was melted during World War II.

Location: Kobe

Part of: 神戸十三仏霊場

GPS coordinates: 34.69907,135.01959

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26