Chion-ji Temple
智恩寺
Chion-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, one of Japan's Three Monju temples, set in a scenic location.
What it is
- A Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 808 as an imperial request temple.
- Dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of wisdom.
- One of Japan's Three Monju temples.
What to see
- The principal image is a hidden Buddha, Monju Bosatsu.
- The temple's Tahoto (pagoda) is depicted in a famous painting.
- Temple grounds are within a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府宮津市字文珠466 Open in Google Maps
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