Seson-ji
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Seson-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Sōtō Buddhism. ()
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Seson-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kimpusen-ji, Tanzan Shrine, Asuka-dera, Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture.
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, TempleKimpusen-ji, Yoshino
75 min walk • Nestled in the sacred mountains of Yoshino, Japan, Kimpusen-ji Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural beauty. As one of the largest wooden structures in Japan, this ancient temple is a testament to the religious heritage and craftsmanship...
Historical Shinto landmark in a forestTanzan Shrine, Sakurai
117 min walk • Tanzan Shrine, also known as the Danzan Shrine, the Tōnomine Shrine and the Tōnomine Temple, is a Shinto shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sitesAsuka-dera, Asuka
132 min walk • Asuka-dera, also known as Hōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan.
Museum, Specialty museum, History museumNara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka
129 min walk • The Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture is a museum located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture in Japan. It is dedicated to the Man'yōshū, an 8th-century anthology of waka poetry. Its honorary director is Susumu Nakanishi.
ParkAsuka Historical National Government Park, Asuka
114 min walk • Asuka Historical National Government Park is a National Government Park established in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan in 1974.
4.3 miSE Temple, Sacred and religious sites,Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Yoshino
109 min walk • Yoshino Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan. It is closely associated with Emperor Go-Daigo.
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sitesTachibana-dera, Asuka
116 min walk • Tachibana-dera is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Tendai Buddhism. According to legend, it was founded by Prince Shōtoku.
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sitesOka-dera, Asuka
119 min walk • Oka-dera is a major Buddhist temple in the historic Asuka area of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its formal name is Ryūgai-ji and is associated with the Shingon-Buzan sect. It was founded by Priest Gien during the 7th century, and is the 7th temple on the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. The statue of Gien is one of the national treasures of Japan.
3.1 miSE Temple, Sacred and religious sites,Yoshimizu Shrine, Yoshino
80 min walk • Yoshimizu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo, and the samurai Kusunoki Masashige.
Historical place, Forts and castlesTakatori Castle, Takatori
44 min walk • Takatori Castle was a 14th-century Japanese castle, now in ruins, in Takatori, Nara Prefecture.
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical placeYoshino Shrine, Yoshino
42 min walk • Yoshino Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1892. The main kami enshrined here is Emperor Go-Daigo. The shrine's main festival is held annually on September 27.
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