Bankei-ji Temple
萬慶寺
Bankei-ji is a Soto Zen temple with a unique Edo-period gate and a stunning ceiling painting.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple, founded as Bansho-an in 1720.
- It is the family temple of the Manabe clan.
- The principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
What to see
- The Hosho-kaku temple gate, built during the Edo period.
- Main hall ceiling painting of dragon, wind, and thunder gods.
- Painting created by Manabe Akikatsu in 1846.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Sabae Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福井県鯖江市深江町6-14 Open in Google Maps
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