Abe Monju-in

Abe Monju-in is a Buddhist temple in the Abe area of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Dating to the seventh century, it houses a sculptural group by Kaikei, and a kofun within its grounds has been designated a Special Historic Site.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Also known as: “Abe Monju-in Temple” and “Monju-in”
Address: 桜井市, 奈良県 633-0054

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kusabaka Kofun and Tanikubi Kofun.

Kusabaka Kofun

Archaeological site

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Kusabaka Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Tani neighborhood of the city of Sakurai, Nara in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1974. It is also called the "Kusahaka Kofun". Kusabaka Kofun is situated 370 metres east of Abe Monju-in.

Tanikubi Kofun

Archaeological site

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Tanikubi Kofun is an archaeological site, which is situated 330 metres southeast of Abe Monju-in.

Chuwa Hospital

Hospital

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Chuwa Hospital is situated 480 metres north of Abe Monju-in.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kashihara and Asuka.

Kashihara

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Kashihara is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024, the city had an estimated population of 118,674 in 56,013 households, and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.

Asuka

Village

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Asuka is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile. Asuka is situated 4½ km southwest of Abe Monju-in.