Manganji, Buddhist temple in Okazaki district, Kyoto, Japan
The temple stands on spacious grounds with a main hall and bell tower, surrounded by traditional gardens with a small flowing brook.
Originally established as a Shingon sect temple in the Heian period, Manganji transformed into a Nichiren temple in 1697 with new buildings constructed between 1702 and 1704.
The temple contains large Buddhist paintings depicting scenes of heaven and hell, representing traditional Japanese spiritual and artistic expression.
Visitors can access Manganji by taking a 15-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line of the Kyoto subway system.
The temple grounds feature a memorial dedicated to film director Kenji Mizoguchi, who directed the Silver Lion-winning film Ugetsu in 1953.
Location: Sakyō-ku
GPS coordinates: 35.01494,135.78669
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:49
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