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Senju-in Temple

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Senju-in Temple is a historic sub-temple with ancient buildings and unique spiritual practices.

Senju-in Temple
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What it is

  • Head temple of the Shingon-shu sect.
  • Sub-temple of Chogosonshi-ji Temple.
  • Founded between 901 and 923 AD.
  • Main deity is Bishamonten.

What to see

  • Oldest buildings and shoin of Chogosonshi-ji Temple.
  • Kannon-do hall enshrining Eleven-faced Kannon.
  • Zenigame-do hall enshrining Zenigame Zenjin.
  • Temple garden with a waterfall for ascetic practices.

When to go

  • Daikon-daki-e event held annually in December.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県生駒郡平群町信貴山2280 Open in Google Maps

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