Gokuraku-ji Temple (Kawachinagano)

What it is

• A Chuhonzan temple of the Yuzu Nenbutsu sect.
• Re-established in 1321 by Homyo.
• Main deity is a Yakushi Nyorai carved by Prince Shotoku.

What to see

• The Kawachi Daibutsu, a great buddha statue.
• The main hall, a structure from the Kasei period.

Getting there

• A 7-minute walk from Kawachinagano Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.