Chokyuji, Ikoma

Name: Chokyuji
Address: Ikoma, Japan

#5 among attractions in Ikoma

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Chogyumi-ji Temple is a temple of the Shingon Ritsu sect in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mayumiyama. The main deity is the eleven-faced Kannon. The temple was founded by Gyoki. The main hall, a national treasure, is known as a representative example of an esoteric Buddhist temple of the Kamakura period.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°43'7"N, 135°43'37"E

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Chokyuji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saidai-ji, Akishino-dera, Hōzan-ji, Kikō-ji.

3.4 miSE
Temple established in the 8th century
Saidai-ji, Nara
88 min walk • Saidai-ji, a venerable temple located in the historical city of Nara, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region. Founded in the mid-8th century, Saidai-ji, which translates to "Great Western Temple," serves as a counterpart...
3 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Akishino-dera, Nara
76 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Nara, Akishino-dera is a temple steeped in historical and cultural significance. Dating back to the late 8th century, this Buddhist temple offers a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling tourism of Nara.
3.3 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Hōzan-ji, Ikoma
84 min walk • Hōzan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Monzen-machi, Ikoma, Nara, Japan. Though officially dedicated to the deity Acala, the temple serves as a cult-center of the deity Kangiten and is also called 'Ikoma-Shōten'.
3.7 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Kikō-ji, Nara
95 min walk • Kikō-ji is a serene Buddhist temple nestled in the historic city of Nara, Japan. This tranquil place of worship is situated away from the bustling city center, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace and reflection.
3.2 miS
Temple
Ryōsen-ji, Nara
83 min walk • Ryōsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Founded in the eighth century, the Hondō is a National Treasure and a number of other buildings and temple treasures have been designated Important Cultural Properties.
5.8 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Nara Centennial Hall, Nara
147 min walk • Nara Centennial Hall is a multi-use complex in Nara, Japan. It opened in 1999 as part of the centennial celebrations of the municipality of Nara. There is a large hall that seats up to 1720, a smaller concert hall with a capacity of 446, and a gallery. Arata Isozaki was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.
2.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Japanese Art, Nara
60 min walk • The Museum of Japanese Art Yamato Bunkakan is a museum of Asian art in Nara, Nara. The museum was established in 1960 to preserve and display the private collection of Kintetsu Corporation.
4 miNW
Sloping university's botanic gardens
Botanical Gardens Faculty of Science Osaka City University, Hirakata
103 min walk • The Botanical Gardens, Faculty of Science, Osaka City University are botanical gardens operated by Osaka City University. They are near the Keihan-Kisaichi Station, Katano, Osaka, Japan and open to the public.
3.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mount Ikoma, Ikoma
99 min walk • Mount Ikoma is a mountain on the border of Nara Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture in Japan. It is the highest peak in the Ikoma Mountains with a height of 642 meters. Mount Ikoma is a part of Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park. It is one of the most famous picnic spots in the Kansai region.
3.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Sheng ju shan shang you yuan de, Ikoma
98 min walk • Ikoma Mountain Amusement Park is an amusement park located on top of Mount Ikoma in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. It is owned and operated by Kintetsu Leisure Service, a subsidiary of Kintetsu Corporation.
3.1 miSW
Temple
Ikoma Shrine, Ikoma
79 min walk • Ikoma Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ikoma, Nara, Japan. Generally called Ikoma Taisha. The formal name of the shrine is "Ikomaniimasu-Ikomatsuhiko Jinja". This shrine is also known as "Ikoma-Taisha", which means "great shrine of Ikoma".