Gokuraku-ji Temple
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Gokuraku-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with a notable garden and spring.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Kinzan Myosho.
- Main image is Amida Nyorai.
- Restored by Takuan Soho during the Kanei era.
What to see
- The main hall, rebuilt in 1921.
- Dry landscape garden called Seikantei.
- Dokkosui, a famous spring.
- Temple gate, a designated cultural property.
- Issho Jizo-son, built in 1769.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県豊岡市城崎町湯島801 Open in Google Maps
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