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Genchū-ji Temple

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Genchū-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with a famous swordsman's grave and relics.

Genchū-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Family temple of swordsman Araki Mataemon.
  • Founded in 1508.
  • Moved to current location in 1660.

What to see

  • Araki Mataemon's Relics Museum.
  • Araki Mataemon's grave.
  • Kuroda Inakō's grave.
  • Main hall, gate, and bell tower rebuilt in 1805.

When to go

  • Open daily from 9:00 to 16:00.
  • Closed January 1-3, Vernal Equinox, August 12-15, August 20, Autumnal Equinox.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

鳥取県鳥取市新品治町77番地 Open in Google Maps

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