Butsuryū-ji

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Butsuryū-ji is a ninth-century Shingon temple in Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately four kilometres southwest of Murō-ji across Mount Murō. ()

Local name: 仏隆寺 Completed: 850 (1174 years ago)Coordinates: 34°30'55"N, 136°0'36"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Murō-ji, Ōno-ji, Uda Mikumari Shrine, Uda.

2.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Murō-ji
61 min walk • Nestled in the verdant mountains of Nara Prefecture, Murō-ji is a serene temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of Japan's urban landscapes. Unlike many other temples in Japan, Murō-ji exudes a unique charm, thanks to its location within the...
3.3 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōno-ji
84 min walk • Ōno-ji or Ōno-dera is a temple of the Shingon school of Buddhism, located in the city of Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan. According to legend and myth, the temple was first opened by En no Gyōja in 681, rendered west entrance to Murō-ji by Kūkai in 824, then later became known with its current name.
3.6 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Uda Mikumari Shrine
91 min walk • Uda Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Uda, Nara, Japan. It is dedicated to mikumari, a female Shinto kami associated with water. The honden was built near the end of the Kamakura period, and is listed as a National Treasure of Japan.
3.2 miW
City
Uda
83 min walk • Uda is a city located in northeastern Nara Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Uda was established on January 1, 2006, the towns of Haibara, Ōuda and Utano, and the village of Murō.