Gangyō-ji, Kyoto

Name: Gangyō-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#159 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple

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Gangyō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, founded by the priest Henjō. The Emperor Kōkō endowed the temple and the emperor Kazan abdicated in this temple. ()

Local name: 元慶寺 Coordinates: 34°59'19"N, 135°48'4"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kōdai-ji, Chion-in.

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