Chionji, Buddhist temple in Miyazu, Japan.
The temple features a grand entrance gate with central Buddha statues, flanking attendants, and sixteen arhats displayed in a two-story structure.
Founded in 808 under Emperor Heizei, Chionji Temple transformed from an esoteric Buddhist temple into a Zen institution during the Northern and Southern Courts period.
The temple maintains its position as one of Japan's Three Temples of Monju, alongside Abemonju-in in Sakurai and Daishoji Temple in Takahata.
The temple welcomes visitors from 8:00 to 17:00, with paid parking facilities and a five-minute walk from Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway.
The temple opens its principal Buddhist statue of Monju Bosatsu to public viewing only five days per year, including New Year's first three days.
Location: Miyazu
Website: http://www.monjudo-chionji.jp/
Website: http://monjudo-chionji.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.55836,135.18407
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:51
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