Rokuharamitsu-ji
六波羅蜜寺
temple in
Kyoto
#73 in Kyoto
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#841 in Japan
Rokuharamitsu-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 963 by the priest Kuya, it is associated with the Jodo-shu (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The temple is renowned for its significant cultural and religious artifacts, including statues and relics from the Heian period. It is also known for its annual Kuya-odori dance in December, which commemorates the founder's efforts to spread the teachings of Buddhism.
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