Zenkō-ji Temple
Zenkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka. Zenkō-ji Temple is situated nearby to the cemetery 垣内共同墓地, as well as near the park 教興寺六丁目公園.Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY 2.5.
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Description: Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Also known as: “Zenko-ji”, “Zenkō-ji”, “Zenkoji”, and “Zenkōji”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kyōkō-ji and Daitsu-ji Temple, Yao.
Kyōkō-ji
Buddhist temple
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kyōkō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 588. On May 19–20, 1562, it was the location of the Battle of Kyōkōji. Kyōkō-ji is situated 410 metres north of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Daitsu-ji Temple, Yao
Buddhist temple
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY 3.0.
Daitsu-ji Temple, Yao is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 320 metres north of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Shigisanguchi Station
Railway station
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Shigisanguchi Station is an interchange passenger railway station in located in the city of Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Kintetsu Railway. Shigisanguchi Station is situated 760 metres northeast of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sangō and Heguri.
Sangō
Town
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Sangō is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024, the town had an estimated population of 22,529 in 10,673 households, and a population density of 2600 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 8.79 km2… Sangō is situated 6 km east of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Heguri
Town
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Heguri is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 18,161 in 8227 households, and a population density of 760 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 23.90 km2. Heguri is situated 6 km east of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Oji-cho
Town
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Ōji is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2024, the town had an estimated population of 23,706 in 10789 households, and a population density of 3400 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 7.01 km2. Oji-cho is situated 7 km southeast of Zenkō-ji Temple.
Zenkō-ji Temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Yao, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.61529° or 34° 36′ 55″ northLongitude
135.63596° or 135° 38′ 10″ eastOpen location code
8Q6QJJ8P+49OpenStreetMap ID
node 6063311593OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipWikidata ID
Q11418887
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In Other Languages
From Indonesian to Japanese—“Zenkō-ji Temple” goes by many names.
- Indonesian: “Wihara Zenkō-ji”
- Japanese: “善光寺”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 垣内共同墓地 and 教興寺六丁目公園.
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