Jingo-ji, Kyoto

Name: Jingo-ji
Address: 5 Umegahata Takaocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8292, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-861-1769

#88 among attractions in Kyoto

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Jingo-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It stands on Mount Takao to the northwest of the center of the city. The temple adheres to Shingon Buddhism. Its principal image is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of Healing or "Medicine Buddha". ()

Local name: 神護寺 Completed: 824 (1200 years ago)Coordinates: 35°3'19"N, 135°40'8"E

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5 Umegahata Takaocho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8292 Japan

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+81 75-861-1769

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

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