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Enpuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Japan

The temple stands halfway up the mountain, overlooking the Ikoma Valley with its main hall constructed in traditional Wayo architectural style.

Enpuku-ji temple dates back to the Tenpyo-Shoho period between 749 and 757, when Japanese monk Gyoki established it as a spiritual center.

The temple belongs to the Shingon Risshu school of Buddhism and features Amida Nyorai as the primary object of religious devotion.

Visitors can reach Enpuku-ji by taking a 15-minute walk from Ichibu Station on the Kintetsu Ikoma Line in Nara Prefecture.

The temple preserves two stone pagodas known as Hokyointo, which were crafted in 1293 and received designation as Important Cultural Properties.

Location: Ikoma

GPS coordinates: 34.67034,135.69909

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05

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