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Gugyō-ji Temple

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A historic Jodo sect temple in Yuki City featuring rare Edo-period artwork and a former Buddhist training school.

Gugyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo sect temple founded by Yuki Hideyasu between 1592 and 1596
  • Dedicated to the primary deity Amida Nyorai
  • One of the Kanto Juhachi Danrin, a former major Buddhist training school
  • The temple's mountain name is Jukisan and its founding abbot was Sonpa

What to see

  • Sliding door paintings by Yosa Buson designated as prefectural cultural properties
  • A Taima Mandala which is a designated prefectural cultural property

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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