Abe Monju-in

The temple complex features a seven-meter statue of Monju Bosatsu riding a lion with four attendants, created during the Kamakura period.

Founded in 645 CE as Suke-ji, the temple received its current name in 834 when monk Shinga experienced a vision of a golden Manjusri image.

The temple hosts the National Treasure Tokai Monju Bosatsu statue group, crafted by master sculptor Kaikei in 1203 with inscriptions from fifty donors.

Located at a 17-minute walk from JR Sakurai Station, the temple opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an admission fee of 700 yen.

The Kinkaku Ukimi-do Hall displays artworks of the Twelve Deities of Heaven and incorporates the Shichi Mairi prayer tradition for protection against misfortune.

Location: Sakurai

Inception: 645

Founders: Abe no Uchimaro

Part of: Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Yamato, 大和七福八宝めぐり, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, 88 sites sacrés dans le nord de Yamato

Address: 奈良県桜井市阿部645

Website: https://abemonjuin.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.50376,135.84256

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14