Muroji Temple (Uda City, Nara Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Muroji Temple is an ancient temple located in Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, quietly nestled deep in the mountains. Said to have been founded sometime between the Nara and Heian periods, it has a long history as a Shingon esoteric Buddhist temple. Its slender and elegant five-story pagoda (a national treasure) and main hall are particularly noteworthy...