Chikurin-ji Temple
竹林寺 (今治市)
Chikurin-ji Temple is a sacred site dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, offering cultural properties and a unique winter cherry tree.
What it is
- Temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
- Dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, the principal image.
- One of Japan's three sacred places for Wisdom Monju Bosatsu.
- Founded by Kanryo-so, visited by Gyo-ki in 755.
What to see
- The principal image Monju Bosatsu is a hidden Buddha.
- Two wooden statues are city cultural properties.
- A winter cherry tree is a natural monument.
- The main hall was completed in 1994.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛媛県今治市古谷甲1249 Open in Google Maps
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