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Nyoi-ji Temple

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如意寺

Ancient temple with unique architecture and statues, relocated for preservation.

Nyoi-ji Temple
Asturio Cantabrio CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Founded by Gyoki during the Tenpyo era (729-749).
  • Belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect.
  • Principal image is an Eleven-faced Kannon.
  • Received an imperial plaque in 1295.

What to see

  • Main hall, rebuilt in 1927.
  • Fudo-do Hall combines three architectural styles.
  • Garden named 'Shuzan Sennenseki no Niwa'.
  • Wooden Amitabha Nyorai seated statue.
  • Two wooden Kamakura period Kongo Rikishi statues.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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