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Kyōkai-ji Temple

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Kyōkai-ji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 651, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

Kyōkai-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon Buddhist temple of the Daikaku-ji school.
  • Founded in 651 by Hodo Sennin.
  • Kukai trained here for three years in 795.
  • Burned down in 1580 during the Miki Battle.

What to see

  • Daishido, built in 1615.
  • Kagoya, built in 1908.
  • The main hall, built in 1926.
  • Nōhatsutō, built in 1970.
  • Temple is located at 157.4m elevation.

Getting there

  • Take Shinki Bus to Nishimura stop.
  • Walk 40 minutes from Nishimura stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県三木市細川町脇川354 Open in Google Maps

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