Gansenji Temple
Gansen-ji is a Japanese Buddhist temple of the Shingon Risshu sect in the city of Kizugawa in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The temple is known for its hydrangea gardens, and is the fifteenth of the twenty-five Kansai flower temples, a multi-sect association of twenty-five Japanese Buddhist temples in the Kansai region that are known for their flower and foliage displays.
- Buddhist temple
- …is also known as “Gansen-ji”
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Description: Buddhist temple in the Japanese city of Kizugawa
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Joruriji temple and Kamo.
Joruriji temple
Jōruri-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Nishio… Joruriji temple is situated 1¼ km west of Gansenji Temple.
Nakagawa-dera temple ruins
Nakagawa-dera temple ruins is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km southwest of Gansenji Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kasagi and Ganriincho.
Kasagi
Kasagi is a town in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Kasagi is situated 7 km northeast of Gansenji Temple.
Ganriincho
Ganriincho is a neighborhood, which is situated 7 km southwest of Gansenji Temple.
Gansenji Temple
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Latitude
34.71986° or 34° 43′ 12″ north
Longitude
135.88602° or 135° 53′ 10″ east
Open location code
8Q6QPV9P+WC
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From German to Japanese—“Gansenji Temple” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 阿字池 and Three-storied Pagoda.
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