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Kanzeon-ji Temple
Kanzeon-ji Temple Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture · Historic Site

Kanzeon-ji Temple

Kanzeon-ji (観世音寺) is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.

From the Wikipedia article “Kanzeon-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Kanzeon-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationDazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nearest stationNishitetsu Gojō Station, 0.6 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Kanzeon-ji Temple?
Nishitetsu Gojō Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Kanzeon-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Kanzeon-ji Treasure House
Kanzeon-ji Treasure House
0.1 km away · Dazaifu
Dazaifu Gakkōin Site
Dazaifu Gakkōin Site
0.3 km away · Dazaifu
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall
0.5 km away · Dazaifu
Dazaifu
Dazaifu
0.6 km away · Dazaifu
Dazaifu Fureai Museum of History and Culture
Dazaifu Fureai Museum of History and Culture
1.3 km away · Dazaifu
Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins
Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins
1.3 km away · Dazaifu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kanzeon-ji Treasure House: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dazaifu Gakkōin Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu Exhibition Hall: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dazaifu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu Fureai Museum of History and Culture: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins: Saigen Jiro (CC0)