[2025 Sakurai Attraction] Travel Guide for Abe Monju-in (Updated Jul)

The cherry blossoms in Kyoto are nice, but there are also many beautiful cherry blossoms in Nara!! As expected, the cherry blossom spots in Nara are not crowded because of the poor access compared to Kyoto✨ That's why I want to avoid the crowds and go to the cherry blossoms in Nara😆 Today, I would like to introduce "Abe Monjuin Temple", one of the three great Manjusri temples in Japan. It is counted as one of the three great Manjusri temples in Japan, along with Kameoka Monju in Yamagata and Kirido Monju in Kyoto, and the main image is the place where you can find Manjusri Bodhisattva, which is famous for the saying "Three people together make Manjusri's wisdom", which you may have heard at least once! Of course, it's a wonderful temple, but it's even more beautiful during the cherry blossom season😍 The temple grounds are filled with 500 Somei-yoshino cherry trees, and the sight of the cherry blossoms continuing from the approach to the main hall, Monju Pond, and the observation deck is very beautiful😄 Abe Monjuin is said to be the birthplace of the Abe clan, and is also the birthplace of Abe no Nakamaro from the Nara period, who anyone who has studied Japanese history has heard of, and Abe no Seimei, a famous onmyoji from the Heian period🧐 The golden hall floating on the pond in the temple grounds, the "Nanaku Uki Mido", houses many treasures of onmyodo, making it a very valuable historical spot! It is also a powerful power spot that brings good luck in passing exams and finding a partner, so if you want to receive such benefits, please take this opportunity to visit! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 ・Address: 645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture ・Access: 20 minutes on foot from Sakurai Station ・Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 ・Visiting fee: Free inside the grounds, 500 yen for parking 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #Japan's greatest views #Nara sightseeing

#japanitinerary Abe Monjuin Temple. One of Japan's three Monjus located in Nara Sakurai. The principal image is Manjusri Bodhisattva, the largest in Japan. It was built in 645 by Abe Kuradashimaro, who became Minister of the Left during the Taika Reforms. It is the birthplace of the Abe clan and has ties to Abe Nakamaro and Onmyoji Abe Seimei. I feel like Abe Seimeido gives me power. A power spot that prays for academic success and employment. Limited to 108 people, the New Year's Eve bell was lit, so I took on the challenge. 7 minutes by bus or 20 minutes walk from Kintetsu Sakurai Station. There are few buses, so be careful. There is a paid parking lot and you can go there by car.

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Abe Monjuin" is one of the oldest temples in Japan, founded in 645. The principal image is the Bodhisattva Manjusri, famous for the proverb "Three heads are better than one." Abeno Kurahashimaro, who became the Minister of the Left during the Taika Reforms at the request of Emperor Kokutoku, built "Abeyama Soukei-ji" (Abe-dera) as the clan temple of the Abe clan. Even after moving to the current site of Abe Monjuin during the Kamakura period, most of the mountain was burned down in a fire caused by Matsunaga Danjo's war in 1563, and the current main hall (Monju-do) was rebuilt about 100 years later in 1665. Within the grounds, there is the Kinkakuji Ukimido, where Benzaiten, the Nara period Japanese envoy to the Tang Dynasty, Abe no Nakamaro, and the Heian period onmyoji Abe no Seimei are enshrined, which is said to ward off misfortunes in the direction of travel, a special historic burial mound, and an observation deck where Abe no Seimei is said to have conducted astronomical observations. Main Hall Photography is prohibited inside, so this is a photo from a pamphlet. The "Manjusri Crossing the Sea Group Statues" center around Manjusri riding a lion, with Vimalakirti (Saishō Rōjin) and Subhuti (Buddhabarī Tripitaka) on the left, King Yuden holding the reins of the lion and Zenzai Doji leading the way, and four attendants, depict them crossing the sea of ​​clouds and setting out on a journey to ward off evil and bestow wisdom on all living beings. And! All of them are national treasures!!! The principal image of the statue, Manjusri, is riding on a lion, holding a sword called the "Gomanoriken" in his right hand and a lotus flower, which symbolizes mercy and love, in his left hand. A calligraphy inside the statue's womb reveals that it was made by the great sculptor Kaikei in 1203 (the third year of the Kennin era). The vividly colored wooden statue of a lion rider is the largest in Japan, standing about 7m tall. On the day we visited, the Bodhisattva had dismounted from the lion for the first time in 15 years due to seismic isolation construction work, so we were able to see his precious figure up close. It was beautiful. Next time, I'd like to see him riding a lion! If the timing is right, you can listen to a sermon in the main hall. It was very educational. Continue to part 2. Admission fee to the main hall: 700 yen (comes with a commemorative gift) Abe Monjuin Temple 645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, 633-0054 #AbeMonjuin Temple #NaraTourism

Abe Monjuin is an ancient temple that was founded over 1,300 years ago in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. The principal image of the temple is the Bodhisattva Manjusri, known for the proverb "Three heads come together to create the wisdom of Manjusri." The principal image of the temple is designated as a national treasure and is counted among the three great Manjusri of Japan. However, the temple is said to be connected to Abe no Nakamaro, a Japanese envoy to the Tang Dynasty, and Abe no Seimei, an onmyoji (a fortune teller). (Seimei Shrine is also enshrined here.) The Kinkaku Ukimido, which floats on the pond in the center of the temple grounds, is a sacred place where "Shichi Mairi" (a ritual to remove the seven misfortunes that may occur in a person's life) is performed, based on onmyodo. An admission fee is required. Another seasonal feature of spring is the depiction of the zodiac sign of the year drawn with flowers. For 2024, the "dragon" was depicted with pansies and other flowers. The Inari of Senbon Inari is also enshrined in the temple grounds, and the temple can be viewed from the observation deck at the top of the hill, making for a spectacular view during the spring cherry blossom season! Location: 645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Open all year round Free admission Parking is 500 yen per car only during cherry blossom viewing season Admission fee to the main hall (National Treasure Manjusri Bodhisattva statue): 700 yen for adults / 500 yen for elementary school students Admission fee to Kinkakuji Ukimido Reihokan: 700 yen for adults / 500 yen for elementary school students *Combined ticket for the main hall and Kinkakuji Ukimido is 1200 yen for adults #Seasonal places in Japan #Nara Prefecture #Famous cherry blossom spots #Spectacular views #Temples and shrines

Monju Bosatsu is widely worshiped as the Buddha of Wisdom and is believed to grant intelligence and knowledge. Many people visit to pray for blessings in different aspects of life, including: ⭐ Success in Exams & Studies: Receive Monju Bosatsu’s wisdom and pray for success in school and exams. ⭐ Protection from Bad Luck: Pray for safety and good fortune, especially during important life stages. ⭐ Safe Childbirth: Pray for the health and well-being of both mother and baby. ⭐ Traffic Safety: Pray for protection from accidents and safe travels. At Abe Monjuin Temple, visitors can also see the National Treasure “Tokai Monju Bosatsu Statue”, a masterpiece by the famous sculptor Kaikei, up close during a special viewing. For more details about special prayers and how to apply, please check the official website of Abe Monjuin Temple. #celebrateit

📍 #AbeMonjuin ✮ ✮ ✮ ❤︎ Jumbo Zodiac Flower Painting ❤︎ The spectacular flower painting decorated with 8,000 pansies is wonderful~ʚ♡ɞ The large flower painting, 20m long and 25m wide, features this year's zodiac snake and the character for success🈴 and can be viewed for free from the observation deck♪ Abe Monjuin was founded in the first year of the Taika era (645) and is one of the oldest temples in Japan♡ He is one of the three Manjusri in Japan and is famous as the god of learning. As the saying goes, "Three heads are better than one," he is a bodhisattva famous for academic improvement and prayers for success as the god of wisdom♡ With a history of over 1,300 years, Manjusri Bodhisattva is also designated as a national treasure. This is a spot that grants people's wishes❤︎ The Kinkaku Ukimido, which floats on the pond in the temple grounds, is a temple dedicated to the lucky Benzaiten, and you can pray for protection from misfortune, evil, and disasters by walking around the temple clockwise seven times♡ It seems that if you make seven wishes and walk around the corridors of the temple seven times while placing your prayer slips, you will be blessed♪ Beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year in the temple grounds, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms🌸azalea🌺cosmos and autumn leaves🍁♡ The flower paintings are on display until the end of April, so save them☝️ I'd like to see them collaborating with cherry blossoms in the spring🌸❤︎︎** ** ✰ ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 📍Abe Monjuin Temple 🇯🇵645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 📲0744-43-0002 🕰️Opening hours: OPEN: 9am-5pm 💰Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary school students ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ✰ #Domestic travel record #Domestic travel trip #Nara sightseeing #Nara trip #Winter trip #trip #Domestic travel #trip