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Fumyō-ji Temple

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普明寺 (鹿島市)

Fumyoji is a historic Buddhist temple with 17 buildings and the graves of Kashima lords.

Fumyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Buddhist temple of the Obaku school.
  • Founded in 1677 by Keigan Myodo.
  • Established by Nabeshima Naotaka.
  • Family temple of the Kashima Domain lords.

What to see

  • The main object of worship is the Shaka Sanzon.
  • Temple grounds cover approximately 10,000 tsubo.
  • Seventeen buildings, including a main hall and bell tower.
  • Graves of successive Kashima lords are behind the main hall.
  • Bronze seated Bodhisattva statue is a cultural property.
  • Temple and grounds are a city-designated historic site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

佐賀県鹿島市古枝甲2346 Open in Google Maps

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