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Kairyūō-ji Temple

Japanese name: 海龍王寺

Temple · Nara

Kairyūō-ji Temple, photo 1

Buddhist temple of the Shingon Risshu sect dedicated to Eleven-Faced Avalokiteśvara in Nara, Japan

Heritage status
  • National Treasure of Japan

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