Gumyō-ji Temple
弘明寺
Yokohama's oldest temple, Gumyō-ji offers ancient statues and gates from a rich history.
What it is
- Oldest temple in Yokohama City.
- Founded in 737 by Gyōki.
- Kōyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Prayer temple for the Minamoto shogun family.
What to see
- Wooden Eleven-faced Kannon statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
- Sōshin Kangiten statue carved by Kūkai.
- Tiled main hall built in 1044.
- Four-legged gate built in 1411, Yokohama's oldest gate.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県横浜市南区弘明寺町字山下267 Open in Google Maps
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