Genpi-an Temple
Genpi-an Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Nara. Genpi-an Temple is situated nearby to the Shinto shrine Hibara Shrine, as well as near the pond 上池.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Description: temple in Sakurai, Nara
- Also known as: “Gempi-an”, “Genpi-an”, and “Genpian”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mount Miwa and Ōmiwa Shrine.
Mount Miwa
Peak
Photo: A photographer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mount Miwa or Mount Mimoro is a mountain located in the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has been an important religious and historical mountain in Japan, especially during its early history, and serves as a holy site in Shinto.
Ōmiwa Shrine
Ōmiwa Shrine, also known as Miwa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is notable because it contains no sacred images or objects, since it is believed to serve Mount Miwa, the mountain on which it stands. Ōmiwa Shrine is situated 1 km south of Genpi-an Temple.
Hokenoyama Kofun
Archaeological site
Photo: 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hokenoyama Kofun is an early Kofun period burial mound and one of the tumuli in the Makimuku Kofun Cluster in the Hashihaka neighborhood of the city of Sakurai Nara Prefecture, Japan. Hokenoyama Kofun is situated 1 km west of Genpi-an Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sakurai and Hase.
Sakurai
Photo: coniferconifer, CC BY 2.5.
Sakurai is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the city had an estimated population of 54,384 in 25678 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 98.91 km2.
Hase
Quarter
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
Hase is a quarter, which is situated 4½ km east of Genpi-an Temple.
Tawaramoto
Town
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tawaramoto is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 31,470 in 13653 households, and a population density of 1500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 21.09 km2. Tawaramoto is situated 6 km west of Genpi-an Temple.
Genpi-an Temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Sakurai, Nara, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.53669° or 34° 32′ 12″ northLongitude
135.85506° or 135° 51′ 18″ eastOpen location code
8Q6QGVP4+M2OpenStreetMap ID
node 2005926595OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipWikidata ID
Q11572323
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In Other Languages
From Indonesian to Japanese—“Genpi-an Temple” goes by many names.
- Indonesian: “Wihara Genpi-an”
- Japanese: “玄賓庵”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hibara Shrine and 上池.
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