Gyokukei-ji Temple
玉桂寺
Gyokukei-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple founded by Kukai, featuring historic statues and a monumental tree.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
- Founded by Kukai at the site of Hora Palace.
- Became an imperial temple for two emperors.
What to see
- A 500-600 year old Koyamaki tree, 29 meters tall.
- A wooden Amitabha Nyorai standing statue from 1212.
- A wooden Amitabha Nyorai seated statue from the Heian period.
- A stone Gorinto made in 1316.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県甲賀市信楽町勅旨891 Open in Google Maps
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