Goka-dō Temple

What it is

• Rinzai sect temple of the Nanzen-ji school.
• Fifth temple of the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Designated historic site of Yokose Town.

What to see

• Current Kannon-dō built during the Bunka era (1804-1818).
• Four-ken square structure with a Niōmon gate.
• Statue of Juntei Kannon Bosatsu enshrined.
• Juntei Kannon believed to be made by Jikaku Daishi.
• Juntei Kannon is a main deity in only two places.

Getting there

• 3 minutes walk from Gokabashi bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.