Muro-ji

室生寺

Temples · Nara

Located in Uda, Nara Prefecture, Murō-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple nestled on the slopes of Mount Murō. Known affectionately as 'Nyaku Kōya' (Women's Koya), the serene mountain complex is home to one of the oldest standing five-storied pagodas in Japan. Surrounded by lush nature, the temple offers a deeply peaceful atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims and visitors for centuries.

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