Soren-ji Temple
Soren-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō District, Kyoto, Kyoto. Soren-ji Temple is situated nearby to the fire station 京都市消防局北消防署中川消防出張所, as well as near the peak Mt. Mine.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kousanji Temple and Jingo Temple.
Kousanji Temple
Buddhist temple
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Kōzan-ji, officially Toganōsan Kōsan-ji, is a Buddhist temple of the Omuro sect of Shingon Buddhism in Umegahata Toganōchō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Kōzan-ji is also known as Kōsan-ji and Toganō-dera. Kousanji Temple is situated 3 km southwest of Soren-ji Temple.
Jingo Temple
Buddhist temple
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Jingo-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. 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". Jingo Temple is situated 4 km southwest of Soren-ji Temple.
Mikyozaka Pass
Mountain saddle
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Mikyozaka Pass is a mountain saddle, which is situated 4 km south of Soren-ji Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Kyoto and Kurama Kibune-chō.
North Kyoto
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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.
Kurama Kibune-chō
Neighborhood
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Kurama Kibune-chō is a neighborhood, which is situated 8 km northeast of Soren-ji Temple.
Arashiyama
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Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
Soren-ji Temple
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Ukyō District, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.08583° or 35° 5′ 9″ northLongitude
135.69076° or 135° 41′ 27″ eastOpen location code
8Q7Q3MPR+88OpenStreetMap ID
way 541452759OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 京都市消防局北消防署中川消防出張所 and Mt. Mine.
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