Kanzeonji Temple
Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu. Its bell, one of the oldest in the country, has been designated a National Treasure, and in 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated its sound as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.
- Buddhist temple
- …is also known as “Kanzeon-ji”
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Description: Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kaidan-in and Nishitetsu Gojō Station.
Nishitetsu Gojō Station
Nishitetsu Gojō Station is a passenger railway station… Nishitetsu Gojō Station is situated 560 metres southeast of Kanzeonji Temple.
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall is a museum, which is situated 530 metres west of Kanzeonji Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chikushino and Umi.
Umi
Umi is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Umi is situated 6 km north of Kanzeonji Temple.
Sue
Sue is a town located in Kasuya District… Sue is situated 8 km north of Kanzeonji Temple.
Kanzeonji Temple
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Latitude
33.51469° or 33° 30′ 53″ north
Longitude
130.5218° or 130° 31′ 19″ east
Open location code
8Q5GGG7C+VP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Kanzeonji Temple” goes by many names.
清水山観世音寺Japanese
観世音寺Japanese
간제온지Korean
Kanzeon TapınağıTurkish
Храм КандзеондзіUkrainian
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 宝蔵 and 観世音寺 金堂.
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