Kono-ji

Place of worship • 532番地 Fushiogami, Yamazoe, Yamabe District, Nara 630-2225, Japan

3.9(23 reviews)

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A Sacred Place Beyond Time and Space – The Charm of Nara's Kannon-ji Ancient Temple

Sacred Place associated with the Saint Gyo-ki

Kannon-ji, said to have been founded in 740, is a sacred place. The founding saint, Gyo-ki Bosatsu, was a representative monk of the Nara period, and left behind many footprints of Buddhist culture. The Yakushi Nyorai seated image, created by Gyo-ki himself, embodies the spirituality that has been handed down since ancient times.

The Essence of Art Preserved in the Ancient Capital

The “Bronze Bodhisattva in Half-Lotus Position”, a designated important cultural property created in the 7th century Asuka period, conveys the exquisite carving technique of that time. This statue, deposited in the Nara National Museum, is a valuable heritage of ancient Japanese culture.

The Serenity and Charm of Mountain Asceticism

Kannon-ji is an ancient temple nestled in the mountains. If you climb the approach, the temple grounds surrounded by trees stand quietly, creating a serene world detached from the flow of time. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a special space to converse with nature promises to cleanse the soul and provide healing.

The Artisan's Skill Reflected in the Rare Bell Tower Gate

There is a bell tower gate with a gently curved design on the temple grounds. This unique design is rare in Japanese temple architecture and has been cherished as a concrete embodiment of the artisan's skill since ancient times. The dignified and carefully maintained appearance is definitely worth seeing.

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Reviews

4(4 years ago)

たかぼん

It began in the 12th year of Tenpyo (740) during the Nara period when Gyoki Bodhisattva built Isshin-in, a temple commissioned by Emperor Shomu. Apparently it was called Jinno-dera Temple during the Heian period and became quite a famous temple. In the main hall, there are Yakushi Sanzon statues, and the principal image is a seated Yakushi Nyorai statue created by Gyoki. Nyoirin Kanzeon Bodhisattva from the Asuka period, which is older than this temple. The half-prostrate statue is an important cultural property and is currently deposited at the Nara National Museum. The bell tower gate has changed quite a bit. It is a quiet and atmospheric temple. strange traveler

4(2 years ago)

Deeplook S

This ancient temple is said to have been built by the monk Gyoki in 740. It is said that the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai in this temple was made and enshrined by the monk Gyoki himself. There weren't many people visiting, so it was quiet and I was able to visit slowly.

4(3 years ago)

雲外蒼天123

Konoji Temple A Shingon sect Toyoyama sect temple located in Yamazoe Village, Yamabe District, Nara Prefecture This temple was commissioned by Emperor Shomu and was founded in 740 by Gyoki. It was only in the Meiji era that it became part of the Shingon sect. The bronze statue of the Bodhisattva, half-prostrate, was made in the Asuka period (7th century). It is housed in the Nara National Museum. There are few visitors, probably due to the inconvenience of transportation. I'm happy to see that it's well-maintained and has beautiful flowers. There are high-voltage wires running around the grounds to keep out animals, so please be careful when bringing children. The parking lot is large and free. It might be fun to park your car here and walk to the top of the mountain.

4(6 years ago)

muusuゆーり

This is a Shingon sect temple. Located near the summit of Mt. Kanno, it has a quiet and unique atmosphere.

5(a year ago)

Hiroyuki Onizuka

Since I was so close, I went there with a vague feeling, but the atmosphere was very pleasant. It's a temple that feels like it's been taken very good care of, and even though it's old, it's been kept clean.That's how I feel. It seemed like there was a way to the top, but unfortunately I couldn't climb it due to my bad legs. If you go by car, be careful as the road is quite narrow.

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