Kippo-ji is not documented in standard historical records or prominent sources on Japanese Buddhist temples based on available searches for its history and facts. No specific temple by the exact name "Kippo-ji" appears in major references to Japanese religious sites, suggesting it may be an obscure local temple, a variant romanization, or a misspelling of a similar-sounding site such as Kofuku-ji or Kinkaku-ji. Without verified historical context, details on its founding, architecture, or significance remain unavailable.
If referring to a specific location, further clarification on the kanji or region (e.g., Kyoto, Nara) would be needed for accurate information. For general context on Japanese temples, resources like Wikipedia entries on Nara's historic monuments provide background on similar institutions.
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