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Genkō-ji Temple

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Genkō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple with beautiful peony gardens and a significant family mausoleum.

Genkō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1561 by Chōyo Seikō Shōnin.
  • Protected for 84 years by the Mizuno family.

What to see

  • Main hall and Niōmon gate.
  • Kannon-dō, rebuilt in 2007.
  • Mizuno Family Mausoleum, a historic site.
  • Temple grounds are a designated scenic spot.
  • 120 varieties and 1200 plants of peonies.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長野県松本市大村681 Open in Google Maps

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