Matsuo Temple

Matsuo Temple is a Buddhist temple in , , . Matsuo Temple is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near .
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: temple in Yamatokoriyama, Nara prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Matsuo-dera” and “Matsuo-dera Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Horinji Temple and Kindai University Nara Hospital.

Buddhist temple
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Hōrin-ji, or Mii-dera, is a Buddhist temple located in the Mii neighborhood of the town of , , . It belongs to the Shōtoku-shū sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai. is situated 2 km southeast of Matsuo Temple.

Hospital
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is situated 2 km northwest of Matsuo Temple.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 2 km northeast of Matsuo Temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heguri and Ikaruga.

Town
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is a town located in , , . 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. is situated 2½ km west of Matsuo Temple.

Town
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is a town in , Japan. As of 31 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 28,036 in 12,292 households, and a population density of 2000 persons per km2. is situated 3½ km south of Matsuo Temple.

Town
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is a town located in , , Japan. As of 1 December 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,962 in 3584 households, and a population density of 1600 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 4.31 km2. is situated 4 km southeast of Matsuo Temple.

Matsuo Temple

Latitude
34.63543° or 34° 38′ 8″ north
Longitude
135.72729° or 135° 43′ 38″ east
Open location code
8Q6QJPPG+5W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 730918166
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q11529606
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Japanese—“Matsuo Temple” goes by many names.
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Matsuo-dera”
  • Japanese: “松尾寺”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mt. Matsuo and Naragakuen Junior High School / Senior High School.

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