Enpuku-ji (Nara)

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Hokyointo Stupas
Hokyointo Stupas
Main Hall
Main Hall

Enpuku-ji(円福寺 enpukuji) is a Buddhist temple, in Ikoma, Nara, Japan.

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[edit] History

The official history of the temple wrote that this temple was established in the Tenpyo-Shoho years from 749 to 757 by a famous Japanese monk Gyoki(行基), however, the origine of this temple is unclear. Today, as a result of fires in many century, this temple has only one main hall built in Muromachi Period in 1371.

[edit] Cultural Property

Enpuku-ji has two important cultural properties selected by Japanese government:

  • Hondo (Main Hall): built in 1371
  • Hokyointo (Two, Stupas): made in 1293

[edit] Access

[edit] References

  • [1] Enpuku-ji, Digital Museum of Ikoma City (In Official Home Page of Ikoma City)
  • Nihon Kotsu Kosha, Nara, Nihon Kotsu Kosha, 1984, p.138.
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