Manpuku-ji, Uji

Name: Manpuku-ji
Address: 34 Gokasho Sanban-wari, Uji, 611-0011, Japan
Telephone: +81 774-32-3900

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Ōbaku-san Manpuku-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Japanese Ōbaku Zen sect, named after Wanfu Temple in Fujian, China. The mountain is likewise named after Mount Huangbo, where the Chinese temple is situated. ()

Local name: 萬福寺 Completed: 1661 (363 years ago)Coordinates: 34°54'50"N, 135°48'25"E

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34 Gokasho Sanban-wariUji 611-0011 Japan

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+81 774-32-3900

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Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Daigo-ji, Ujigami Shrine, The Tale of Genji Museum.

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Buddhist temple with gardens and a museum
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
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Specialty museum, Museum
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Park, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums
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Temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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Park, Reservoir, Dam
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Forts and castles
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