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Kurama-dera

Kurama-dera (鞍馬寺) is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan. It was a member of the Tendai sect and subordinate to Shōren-in from the 12th century until 1949 when it founded its own religious body. The object of worship is esoteric and unique to the temple. It is said to have been founded by a disciple of Jianzhen.
Affiliation:  Independent (Kuramakōkyō)
Location:  Sakyō-ku Kurama Honmachi 1074, Kyoto  

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