Tenryuji
Tenryuji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Nara, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most significant temples in the country, with a history dating back to the 7th century. The temple is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon, also known as Guanyin in Chinese Buddhism, and is renowned for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere.
The temple was originally founded in 673 by the monk Gyoki, who was a student of the
Tenryuji is particularly famous for its Nara period architecture, which is characterized by its wooden construction
Despite its age and the numerous natural disasters that have struck Japan over the centuries, Tenryuji has