Kansai
Kyoto
Shimogyō-ku

Kinpōji Temple

Kinpōji Temple is a Buddhist temple in , , . Kinpōji Temple is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple , as well as near the Shinto shrine .
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: temple in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto
  • Also known as: “Konpō-ji” and “Konpō-ji Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Higashi Hongan-ji and Meikaku-ji Temple.

Buddhist temple
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, or, "the Eastern Monastery of the Original Vow", is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji. is situated 140 metres east of Kinpōji Temple.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple.

Scenic viewpoint
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is an observation tower located in , Japan. The steel tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 metres and its spire at 131 metres. is situated 490 metres southeast of Kinpōji Temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Kyoto and Higashiyama.

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encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

Suburb
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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , Japan. Its name means "South Ward." It was established in 1955 when it was separated from Shimogyo-ku.

Kinpōji Temple

Latitude
34.99152° or 34° 59′ 30″ north
Longitude
135.7569° or 135° 45′ 25″ east
Open location code
8Q6QXQR4+JQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10236577417
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q115721833
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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Turkish—“Kinpōji Temple” goes by many names.
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Konpō-ji”
  • Japanese: “金宝寺”
  • Japanese: “金寶寺”
  • Turkish: “Konpō-ji”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 蛭子神社 and 黒書院.

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