Abe Monjuin Temple

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Abe Monju-in (Abe Monju-in) is a Kegon sect temple located in Sakurai City.

It is said to have been founded in the first year of Taika (645).
The wooden lion Manjusri Bodhisattva has been designated as a national treasure.

The Manjusri Bosatsu statue is said to be the work of Kaikei, a Buddhist sculptor from the early Kamakura period. At approximately 7 meters in height, it is the largest wooden carved lion statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva in Japan.

[Visit fee]
Main Hall: National Treasure Monju Bodhisattva (with matcha and sweets)
Adult: 700 yen
Dwarf: 500 yen

[business hours]
9:00～17:00

[parking]
500 yen

Category: 桜井｜history｜寺
Adress: 奈良県桜井市安倍山
Official Website: http://www.abemonjuin.or.jp/
TEL: 0744-43-0002

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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