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Abe Monju-in Temple
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Abe Monju-in Temple
安倍文殊院
4.3Est. 90Sakurai, Kansai
Overview
Home to a 7-meter National Treasure wisdom statue by Kaikei, and birthplace of Abe no Seimei.
One of Japan's three great temples dedicated to Monju, the bodhisattva of wisdom, this 7th-century site in Sakurai houses a 7-meter Monju Bosatsu statue carved by the master sculptor Kaikei in the 13th century and designated a National Treasure. Students visit before exams to pray for academic success. The temple grounds also contain two ancient burial mounds and a hall dedicated to the astrologer Abe no Seimei, said to have been born here.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 安倍文殊院
- Nearest station
- Sakurai Station (15 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
Wheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom
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