Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Ikaruga / Chūgū-ji Temple
Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture · World Heritage Site
Chūgū-ji Temple
- Nearest stationHōryūji Station 1.5 km
- DesignationWorld Heritage Site, Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Chūgū-ji (中宮寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was founded as a nunnery in the seventh century by Shōtoku Taishi.
From the Wikipedia article “Chūgū-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chūgū-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hōryūji Station, 1.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | World Heritage Site, Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 30 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chūgū-ji Temple?
- Hōryūji Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chūgū-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: World Heritage Site, Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Denpōdō, Horyu-ji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Yumedono: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Belfry of East Precinct, Horyu-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tōdaimon, Horyu-ji: Daderot (CC0), Refectory, Horyu-ji Temple: by Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hōryū-ji Great Treasure Gallery: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
