Kiburi-ji

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Kiburi-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ōno, Gifu Prefecture belonging to the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple claims to have been founded as the Hossō sect temple of Shinpuku-ji by the wandering priest Gyōki in 715 AD. It was burned down by Oda Nobunaga in 1560 and subsequently rebuilt with the support of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Toda clan of Ōgaki Domain during the Edo period. ()

Local name: 来振寺 Completed: 715 (1309 years ago)Coordinates: 35°29'56"N, 136°39'7"E

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Kiburi-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kitagata, Gifu Mosque, Motosu District, Gifu University.

4.8 miS
Area
Kitagata, Gifu
124 min walk • Kitagata is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2018, the town had an estimated population of 18,410 and a population density of 3600 persons per km², in 7,449 households.
5.8 miSE
Mosque
Gifu Mosque, Gifu
147 min walk • The Gifu Mosque or Bab al-Islam Gifu Mosque is a mosque in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is the first mosque in the prefecture.
5.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Motosu District, Gifu
131 min walk • Motosu District is a district located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of July 2011 the district has an estimated population of 18,389. The total area is 5.17 km². The district has only one town.
5.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Gifu University, Gifu
137 min walk • Gifu University is a national university in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is sometimes abbreviated as Gidai or Gifudai.
1.5 miSE
City
Motosu
40 min walk • Motosu is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 November 2018, the city had an estimated population of 34,453 in 12, 464 households, and a population density of 390 persons per km². The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres.
5.1 miSE
Universities and schools
Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu
132 min walk • Gifu Pharmaceutical University is a municipal university located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1932, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
3.8 miS
Universities and schools
National Institute of Technology, Gifu
97 min walk • National Institute of Technology, Gifu College is a national college in the city of Motosu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is sometimes abbreviated as Gifu Kosen.
6.2 miSE
Universities and schools
Gifu City Women's College, Gifu
158 min walk • Gifu City Women's College is a public college in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1946. Its abbreviated name is Gijotan.
4.7 miW
Town
Ibigawa
121 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Ibigawa is the stunning Ibigawa Dam, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the dam and admire the tranquil waters of the reservoir, or indulge in some bird-watching...
6.2 miSW
Town
Gōdo
158 min walk • Gōdo is a town located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 19,361 and a population density of 1000 persons per km², in 6998 households. The total area of the town was 18.78 square kilometres.
2.6 miSW
Town
Ōno
68 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the stunning Mount Hakusan, a sacred peak that is revered for its spiritual significance and breathtaking natural scenery. Visitors can embark on a scenic hike along the mountain trails, immersing themselves in the serene...

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Kiburi-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)