Myōō-dō

Myōō-dō is a shrine in , , . Myōō-dō is situated near the shrine , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Jingo Temple and Kousanji Temple.

Buddhist temple
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Jingo-ji is a Buddhist temple in . It stands on Mount Takao to the northwest of the center of the city. The temple adheres to Shingon Buddhism. Its principal image is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of Healing or "Medicine Buddha".

Buddhist temple
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Kōzan-ji, officially Toganōsan Kōsan-ji, is a of the Omuro sect of Shingon Buddhism in Umegahata Toganōchō, , , Japan. Kōzan-ji is also known as Kōsan-ji and Toganō-dera. is situated 1 km northeast of Myōō-dō.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 500 metres northeast of Myōō-dō.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arashiyama and North Kyoto.

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is a district on the western outskirts of , Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the , which forms a backdrop to the district. is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.

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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of 's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.

Suburb
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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . Its name means "west capital ward" and it is situated on the western edge of the city, to the south of center. is situated 8 km south of Myōō-dō.

Myōō-dō

Latitude
35.0548° or 35° 3′ 17″ north
Longitude
135.67013° or 135° 40′ 13″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q3M3C+W3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 393613101
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Myōō-dō” goes by many names.
  • French: “Myōō-dō”
  • Japanese: “Myōō-dō”
  • Japanese: “みょうおう どう”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Wakekoreibyo and Godai-dō.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: 明王堂 and 和気公墓道.

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