Ci guang yuan, Nara

Name: Ci guang yuan
Address: Nara, Japan
Telephone: +81 743-53-3004

#50 among attractions in Nara

Temple, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

Jiko-in Temple is a temple of the Daitokuji school of the Rinzai sect, located in Koizumi-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture. The name of the temple is Mt. The main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha. It was founded by Sadamasa Katagiri Iwami, the founder of the Ishu school of tea ceremony and a feudal lord of Koizumi.

Coordinates: 34°37'54"N, 135°45'32"E

Address

Nara Japan

Contact

+81 743-53-3004

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Day trips

Ci guang yuan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yakushi-ji, Kōriyama Castle, Tōshōdai-ji, Hokki-ji.

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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, Temple
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Train

Yamatokoizumi (18 min walk)