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Jiunji (Temple) (Nikko)

Japan / Tochigi / Nikko
 interesting place, buddhist temple

A Shingon sect temple known for numerous jijo figures (originally 100, placed by monk Tenkai (天海 a.k.a.Jigen Daishi 慈眼大師, 1536-1643; after a flood in 1902, 30 of them were lost) along the road.
Founded by Kobo Daishi (弘法大師, a.k.a. Kūkai 空海, 774–835)
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Coordinates:   36°44'57"N   139°35'23"E

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  • Paul65
    Photos from: http://de-strega.livejournal.com/523447.html, with the author's permission
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