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Nara, Nara Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Kikō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationAmagatsuji Station 0.6 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
Kikō-ji (喜光寺) is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Founded in the eighth century, its Muromachi-period Hondō and the Heian-period statue of Amida Nyorai enshrined within are Important Cultural Properties.
From the Wikipedia article “Kikō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kikō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Amagatsuji Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 17 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kikō-ji Temple?
- Amagatsuji Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kikō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Saidai-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Saidai-ji Shūhōkan: Edo-period sculptor; photo by Ogawa Kazumasa (Public domain), Lecture Hall, Toshodai-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tōshōdai-ji Temple: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Korō, Toshodai-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Golden Hall, Toshodai-ji: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0)
