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Kōno-ji Temple

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神野寺 (山添村)

Kono-ji Temple, founded in 740, holds historical significance and houses important cultural properties.

Kōno-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon Buzan sect temple.
  • Founded in 740 by Gyoki as Isshin-in.
  • Became Kono-ji in the Heian period.
  • Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

  • A bronze Bodhisattva half-seated statue.
  • The statue is 16.7cm tall.
  • The statue dates to the Asuka period (7th century).
  • The statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • The statue is deposited at Nara National Museum.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県山辺郡山添村大字伏拝750 Open in Google Maps

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