Gakuen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple founded by Chishun Shōnin.
• The 25th sacred site of the Chūgoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
• The 3rd sacred site of the Izumo Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Main deities are Senju Kannon Bosatsu and Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

• Kondō Hall, built during the Mōri clan era.
• Bronze bell from 1183, an Important Cultural Property.
• Handwritten prayer by Emperor Go-Daigo, an Important Cultural Property.
• Temple grounds are a designated national historic site.
• Part of the Shinji-ko Hokuzan Prefectural Natural Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.