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Tenporinji, Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, Japan

The Tenporinji temple stands within the grounds of the Tenryu-ji complex, featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and meticulously maintained gardens.

Founded during the Kamakura period on the former mountain villa of Fujiwara no Sadaie, the temple underwent restoration by the Reizei family in the Edo period.

The temple functions as a nunnery within the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Buddhism, with Nyoirin Kannon as its principal deity of worship.

Located at coordinates 35.031625, 135.715328, visitors can find the temple at 2 Zenkojiyama-cho in the Saga district of Ukyo Ward.

The mountain designation of Nyoisan distinguishes this temple, which maintains specific practices and teachings central to Rinzai Buddhist traditions.

Location: Ukyō Ward

GPS coordinates: 35.03162,135.71533

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:05

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