Genkei-ji Temple
元景寺
Genkeiji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1590, notable for its historic stone Buddha and clan cemetery.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1590 by Akimoto Nagatomo.
- Established to mourn Nagatomo's father, Kageaki.
What to see
- Stone Buddha from 1421, a cultural property.
- Main hall with a munafuda from 1677.
- Main hall's katomado retain original appearance.
- Akimoto clan cemetery, a designated historic site.
- Cemetery contains three graves, including Akimoto Kageaki's.
- Stone Jizo Bodhisattva statue, a cultural property.
Getting there
- 13-minute walk from Gumma-Sōja Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県前橋市総社町植野150 Open in Google Maps
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