Kontai-ji

Kontai-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Harayama neighborhood of the town of Wazuka, , in the Kinai region of Japan. The temple belongs to the branch of the Shingon-sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a statue of Miroku Bosatsu.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: temple in Watsuka, Kyoto
  • Also known as: “Kontai-ji Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Shoujuin.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Kontai-ji.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ujitawara-cho and Kasagi.

Town
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Ujitawara is a town located in , , Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the town has an estimated population of 8,845 in 3872 households and a population density of 39 persons per km2. is situated 3 km northwest of Kontai-ji.

Town
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is a town in , , . As of 1 April 2024, it has a population of 1,108 in 579 households and a population density of 47 persons per km2. is situated 8 km south of Kontai-ji.

Town
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is a town located in , , Japan. As of September 1, 2022 the town had an estimated population of 7,163. The total area of the town is 18.04 square kilometres. is situated 9 km west of Kontai-ji.

Kontai-ji

Latitude
34.83003° or 34° 49′ 48″ north
Longitude
135.90911° or 135° 54′ 33″ east
Open location code
8Q6QRWJ5+2J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2370381024
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q11647812
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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Japanese—“Kontai-ji” goes by many names.
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Kontai-ji”
  • Japanese: “金胎寺”
  • Japanese: “金胎寺城”
  • Japanese: “鷲峰山金胎寺”

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Highlights include Mt. Jubu and 春日神社.

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