Ankoku-ji Temple
安国寺
Ankoku-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with a unique past and beautiful garden.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple, founded in 1356.
- Established by Ashikaga Takauji.
- Developed as a temple-fortress.
- Principal image is Amitabha Tathagata.
What to see
- Two-storied gate, rebuilt during Horeki era.
- Gate designated a tangible cultural property in 2015.
- Garden said to be created by Muso Kokushi.
- Votive horse picture dedicated in 1910.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山形県東村山郡山辺町大寺518 Open in Google Maps
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