Kōnin-ji, Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan.
The temple grounds contain multiple halls that display Buddhist statues and artifacts, situated within traditional Japanese gardens and walkways.
Founded around 900 CE during the Heian period, Kōnin-ji represents an important period of Buddhist development in ancient Japanese society.
The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and community events that connect local residents with traditional religious practices and teachings.
Visitors can access Kōnin-ji through nearby public transportation stations, with guided tours available to explore the temple grounds and structures.
The temple forms part of the Yamato Sacred Sites, a collection of 88 religious locations spread across the northern region of Nara Prefecture.
Location: Nara
Inception: 9 century
Part of: Yamoto iparraldeko 88 leku sakratuak
Address: 奈良県奈良市虚空蔵町46
Website: http://kouninji.org
GPS coordinates: 34.62894,135.85336
Latest update: April 2, 2025 22:24
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