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Enshō-ji Temple

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圓照寺 (小浜市)

Enshoji Temple offers important Heian-era statues and a scenic garden, a worthwhile stop for art and nature lovers.

Enshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect Buddhist temple.
  • Its mountain name is Chikyuzan.
  • The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai.
  • Moved to its current location in 1444.

What to see

  • Wooden seated Dainichi Nyorai statue (Heian period).
  • Wooden Fudo Myoo standing statue (late Heian period).
  • Both statues are Important Cultural Properties.
  • A garden designated as a scenic spot.
  • The garden is a habitat for forest green tree frogs.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福井県小浜市尾崎22-15 Open in Google Maps

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