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Ikō-ji Temple

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医光寺

Ancient temple founded by Kūkai, home to important cultural properties and statues.

Ikō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Kōyasan Shingon sect temple.
  • Founded by Kūkai in 820.
  • Its sango is Wakugan-zan.

What to see

  • Statue of Yakushi Nyorai carved by Kūkai.
  • Kokūzō Bosatsu statue, a Prefectural Important Cultural Property.
  • The "Obi of Akahori Dōgen's Daughter."
  • Konshi Kin-dei Kokūzō Bosatsu-kyō, an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

  • 7-minute drive from Mizunuma Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

群馬県桐生市黒保根町上田沢326 Open in Google Maps

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