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Daikō-ji Temple

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大興寺 (福知山市)

A Rinzai temple known for its tree frogs, offering unique statues and a peaceful atmosphere.

Daikō-ji Temple
藤谷良秀(Fujitani Yoshihide) CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Rinzai sect temple, founded in 1631.
  • Also known as Forest Green Tree Frog Temple.
  • Its mountain name is Unryuzan.

What to see

  • Main deity is a seated Amitabha Nyorai statue.
  • Also enshrines Yakushi Nyorai and Kobo Daishi statues.
  • Current main hall was rebuilt in 2000.
  • New temple gate was completed in April 2010.
  • Cemetery for the Hojo family has over 25 gravestones.
  • Special goshuin stamp features the Japanese tree frog habitat.

When to go

  • Japanese tree frogs inhabit the temple grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府福知山市正明寺1771 Open in Google Maps

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