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Kōnin-ji Temple

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Kōnin-ji Temple

弘仁寺

Nara · Kansai

Kōnin-ji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is situated on the slopes of Kōkūzō Mountain, a small hill in the southern part of Nara City.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.8· 119 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
kouninji.org

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

templespiritualculturehistory

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