Gokuraku-ji Temple
極楽寺
Gokuraku-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with graves of cultural significance.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1504 by Ōishi Sadaie.
- Moved with the construction of Hachioji Castle.
- Moved to current site after Hachioji Castle fell.
What to see
- Cemetery with grave of Osada Sakuzaemon.
- Cemetery with grave of Shiono Tekisai.
- Cemetery with grave of Gyokuden-in.
- Three graves are Tokyo designated cultural properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都八王子市大横町7-1 Open in Google Maps
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