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Bannaji（鑁阿寺）

ばんなじ Banna-ji

Bannaji（鑁阿寺）

Photo: Toshihiro Matsui / CC BY-SA 3.0 ／ Source

A temple inside a moated samurai compound; its hall, in early Zen style, is a National Treasure.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townAshikaga
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

FAQ

Where is Banna-ji?
It is in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Banna-ji?
A temple inside a moated samurai compound; its hall, in early Zen style, is a National Treasure. The focus is architecture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Banna-ji established?
It dates from 1196.

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