Kurama-dera, Kyoto

Name: Kurama-dera
Address: 1074 Kuramahommachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-741-2003

#63 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Kurama-dera is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan. It was a member of the Tendai sect and subordinate to Shōren-in from the 12th century until 1949 when it founded its own religious body. The object of worship is esoteric and unique to the temple. It is said to have been founded by a disciple of Jianzhen. ()

Local name: 鞍馬寺 Coordinates: 35°6'59"N, 135°46'16"E

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1074 Kuramahommachi, Sakyo-kuKyoto 601-1111 Japan

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+81 75-741-2003

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