Konpon-chūdō

Konpon-chūdō is a shrine in , . Konpon-chūdō is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple , as well as near the temple .
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  • Type: Shrine
  • Description: building in Sakamotohonmachi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Konpon Chūdō” and “Konponchūdō”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mount Hiei and Enryakuji Temple, Monjuro.

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is a mountain that lies to the northeast of in the Sakamoto district of city. It is famed for the extensive temple complex near the summit.

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Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery located on in Ōtsu, overlooking . It was first founded in 788 during the early Heian period by Saichō, also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to from .

Museum
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is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ōhara and Sakyō-ku.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km north of Konpon-chūdō.

Suburb
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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . It is located in the northeastern part of the city. is situated 6 km southwest of Konpon-chūdō.

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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.

Konpon-chūdō

Latitude
35.07044° or 35° 4′ 14″ north
Longitude
135.84094° or 135° 50′ 27″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q3RCR+59
Open­Street­Map ID
way 405835515
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q15717263
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Konpon-chūdō” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “延曆寺根本中堂”
  • French: “Konpon Chudō”
  • French: “Konpon-chūdō”
  • Japanese: “Konpon-chūdō”
  • Japanese: “こんぽんちゅうどう”
  • Japanese: “延暦寺根本中堂”
  • Japanese: “根本中堂”

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