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Uda, Nara Prefecture · National Treasure
Murō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationMurōguchi-Ōno Station 3.9 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
Murō-ji (Japanese: 室生寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in the city of Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It lays on the mountainside of Mount Murō (室生山, Murō-san) and historically served as a place of worship for the Japanese dragon associated with rain prayers known as Zennyo Ryūō.
From the Wikipedia article “Murō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Murō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Uda, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Murōguchi-Ōno Station, 3.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 41 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Murō-ji Temple?
- Murōguchi-Ōno Station. It is 3.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Murō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Murouji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Golden Hall, Murouji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōno-ji Temple: Mantokun (CC BY-SA 3.0), Butsuryū-ji Temple: Tawashi2006 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mita-Osawa Kofun Group: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Uda Mikumari Shrine: Tawashi2006 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
