Chōgosonshi-ji

Chōgosonshi-ji, popularly called Shigisan, is a Buddhist temple in , Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 587.
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  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Denomination: Shingon Shu
  • Description: building in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Chōgosonshi-ji Temple” and “信貴山”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Senju Temple and Jōfuku-in Temple.

Hotel
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is a hotel.

Hotel
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is a hotel.

Hotel
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is a Buddhist temple in Prefecture, Japan at . is situated 130 metres west of Chōgosonshi-ji.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heguri and Oji-cho.

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 3½ km northeast of Chōgosonshi-ji.

Town
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Ōji is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, , . 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. is situated 3½ km southeast of Chōgosonshi-ji.

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 6 km east of Chōgosonshi-ji.

Chōgosonshi-ji

Latitude
34.60909° or 34° 36′ 33″ north
Longitude
135.67034° or 135° 40′ 13″ east
Open location code
8Q6QJM5C+J4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 105041025
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­shingon_shu
Wiki­data ID
Q11092571
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Chōgosonshi-ji” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “朝護孫子寺”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “تشوجوسونشى جى”
  • French: “Chōgosonshi-ji”
  • French: “Shigisan”
  • French: “temple Chōgosonshi”
  • French: “Temple Chōgosonshi”
  • French: “temple du tigre”
  • German: “Chōgosonshi-ji”
  • German: “Chōgosonshiji”
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Chōgosonshi-ji”
  • Japanese: “Chōgosonshi-ji”
  • Japanese: “ちょうごそんしじ”
  • Japanese: “信貴山寺”
  • Japanese: “信貴山歡喜院朝護國孫子寺”
  • Japanese: “信貴山歡喜院朝護孫子寺”
  • Japanese: “志貴山寺”
  • Japanese: “朝護孫子寺”
  • Spanish: “Chōgosonshi-ji”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Founder Hall and Sutras Hall.

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