Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Sakurai / Abe Monju-in Temple
Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Abe Monju-in Temple
- Nearest stationSakurai Station 1.1 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
Abe Monju-in (安倍文殊院, あべもんじゅいん) is a Buddhist temple in the Abe area of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Dating to the seventh century, it houses a sculptural group by Kaikei, and a kofun within its grounds has been designated a Special Historic Site.
From the Wikipedia article “Abe Monju-in” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Abe Monju-in Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Sakurai Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 30 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Abe Monju-in Temple?
- Sakurai Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Abe Monju-in Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Monju-in Nishi Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kusahaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Abe-dera: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mesuriyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kibiike Haiji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
