Daikō-ji Temple
大光寺
Visit this Soto Zen temple to see historic halls and experience a local festival.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture.
- Its mountain name is Fukushuzan.
- Re-established in 1610 by Koshoteru Zenji Reigan-taku Daiojo.
- A branch temple of Jigen-ji Temple in Atsushio.
What to see
- Kannon-do Hall, also known as Tota Kannon.
- Yakushi-do Hall.
- Kannon-do is the 9th of the Aizu 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites.
- Main hall, renovated in 1805.
- Kuri (monks' living quarters), renovated in 1805.
When to go
- Festival on July 9th (old calendar).
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福島県喜多方市塩川町大字遠田字谷地中3227 Open in Google Maps
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