Gokoku-ji Temple
護国寺 (京都市)
Gokoku-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Kyoto, founded in 1643, with notable gates and enshrined deities.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple in Kyoto.
- Founded in 1643 by Hosshoin Nichiyu.
- Built on the ruins of Shingon-shu Gokoku-in.
- Functioned as a Nichiren educational institution.
What to see
- Somon gate donated by Yasumiya Teruko.
- Benzaiten enshrined as a fire protector.
- Myoken Bosatsu for good fortune and theft protection.
- Golden crest kesa from Empress Tofukumonin.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from JR Yamashina Station.
- 5-minute walk from Keihan Yamashina Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都市山科区竹鼻竹ノ街道町72 Open in Google Maps
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