Enmyō-in

#1209 among destinations in Japan

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Enmyō-in is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon Chizan sect located in the city of Kimitsu in Chiba Prefecture. Its honzon, or primary object of veneration, is a statute of Fudō Myōō. A well-known kaya, or Japanese nutmeg-yew tree, of almost 5.4 meters in circumference is located within the temple grounds. A small hall was built at Enmyō-in in 1989 dedicated to prayers for traffic safety. ()

Local name: 圓明院 Coordinates: 35°19'60"N, 140°3'0"E

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Enmyō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kururi Castle, Kōzō-ji, Seiwa University.

3.9 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Kururi Castle, Kimitsu
99 min walk • Kururi Castle is a Japanese castle located in Kimitsu, southern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Kururi Castle was home to a branch of the Kuroda clan, daimyō of Kururi Domain.
3.1 miW
Temple
Kōzō-ji
80 min walk • Kōzō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The temple is also known as the "Takazō Kannon".
6 miNW
Universities and schools
Seiwa University, Kisarazu
152 min walk • Seiwa University is a private university in Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan.

Enmyō-in

Facts and practical information

Enmyō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kururi Castle, Kimitsu

Kōzō-ji

Seiwa University, Kisarazu