Kaniman-ji Temple
Founded before the Nara period and located in the Yamashiro area of Kyoto prefecture, Kaniman-ji Temple is known for its magnificent 2.67 metre bronze sculpture of Shaka Nyorai. |
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Kanimanji Temple hondo. |
The temple's founding legend tells of a broken promise and a snake that was killed by crabs. |
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Carving of a crab and snake on the side of the
Kannon-do at Kanimanji Temple. |
