Gukei-ji Temple
愚渓寺
Gukei-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with a rock garden that inspired Ryoan-ji.
What it is
- Rinzai Zen temple, Myoshin-ji school.
- Founded in 1396 by Giten Gensho.
- Given its current name in 1506.
- Moved to this location in the 1840s.
What to see
- Rock garden, prototype for Ryoan-ji Temple's garden.
- Stupa built in 1860 for the temple's relocation.
- Ancient documents are a Gifu Important Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Mitake Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県可児郡御嵩町中2635-1 Open in Google Maps
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