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Abe Monju-in Temple

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Abe Monju-in Temple is a historic Buddhist temple, home to a significant Monju Bosatsu statue.

Abe Monju-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Kegon-shu Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture.
  • Dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of wisdom.
  • Founded by Abe Kurahashimaro.
  • One of Japan's Three Monju temples.

What to see

  • The principal image of Monju Bosatsu.
  • Sculpture created by Kaikei.
  • Original temple site is a National Historic Site.

Getting there

  • Accessible by bus from Sakurai Station.
  • A 25-minute walk from Sakurai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県桜井市阿部645 Open in Google Maps

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