Nyoirin Kannon

Nyoirin Kannon is a wayside shrine in Nara, Nara. Nyoirin Kannon is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Main Hall, as well as near Fukū-in Temple.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fukū-in Temple and Shin Yakushi-ji Temple.

Fukū-in Temple

Buddhist temple

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Fukū-in Temple is a Buddhist temple.

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple

Buddhist temple

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Shin-Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō. Initially a large complete Shichidō garan temple, it suffered from fire damage and deteriorated during the Heian period. Shin Yakushi-ji Temple is situated 110 metres southwest of Nyoirin Kannon.

Kasuga-taisha

Heritage site

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Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. Kasuga-taisha is situated 550 metres northwest of Nyoirin Kannon.