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Ninji Haiji

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Ninji Haiji

尼寺廃寺跡

Nara · Kansai

Ninji Haiji is the ruins of an ancient Buddhist temple located in Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture. It consists of two temple complexes, the North Haiji and the South Haiji, with the North Haiji ruins designated as a national historic site.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.7· 14 reviews
Website
city.kashiba.lg.jp/soshiki/15/3993.html

Tags

historyculturetempleruinsspiritual

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