Gokuraku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
• Founded as a hermitage by Shobo between 859 and 876.
• The principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Its name changed after Emperor Sutoku visited Naoshima.

What to see

• A designated tangible cultural property main hall.
• A designated tangible cultural property guest hall.
• A designated tangible cultural property main gate.
• The principal image, Amida Nyorai, enshrined in 1384-1386.

When to go

• Nirvana Day is held annually on April 29th.

Getting there

• Access by ferry from Takamatsu.
• Access by ferry from Uno Port.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.