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Mampukuji (δέ•ŸŽ›) is the head temple of the Zen Obaku sect, which entered Japan from China through Nagasaki in 1654. Zen Obaku was the last of Japan's three sects of Zen Buddhism to enter the country. Mampukuji was built in 1661 in Uji near Kyoto as the new sect's head temple. Mampukuji's temple buildings, statues and gardens reflect the architectural style of China's contemporary Ming Dynasty, and retain a much more Chinese appearance than other Buddhist temples in Japan. Although difficult to appreciate by the regular tourist, the temple grounds are laid out in the shape of a dragon when viewed from above. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Mampukuji is a five minute walk from JR Obaku Station on the JR Nara Line. There are two local trains per hours between Kyoto and Obaku Station, which take about 25 minutes and cost 230 yen one way. Note that rapid trains along the Nara Line do not stop at Obaku Station. Alternatively you can take Keihan trains from central Kyoto (e.g. Gion-Shijo Station) to Keihan Obaku Station. The one way trip takes about half an hour, costs around 300 yen and requires a transfer of trains at Chushojima Station. Mampukuji is a 5-10 minute walk from the station. How to get to and around Kyoto

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