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Jakko-in Temple

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Jakko-in Temple, founded in 654, offers a vast, historic temple experience, especially beautiful in autumn.

Jakko-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
  • Also known as Tsugao Kannon.
  • Founded in 654.
  • Main deity is Senju Kannon.

What to see

  • Temple grounds cover 330,000 square meters.
  • The main hall, rebuilt in 1879, is a cultural property.
  • The main deity Senju Kannon is a hidden Buddha.
  • Part of the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park.

When to go

  • Known for its autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県犬山市大字継鹿尾字杉ノ段121 Open in Google Maps

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