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Okinawa Temple

Jingū-ji Temple

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Jingū-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Okinawa, founded in the 15th century.

Jingū-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tōji Shingon sect Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in the mid-15th century.
  • King Shō Taikyū ordered its creation as a prayer place.
  • Was a resting place during inspections from Shuri.

What to see

  • The principal image is Shō Kannon Bosatsu.

Getting there

  • Take a route bus to Futenma bus stop.
  • Accessible by taxi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

沖縄県宜野湾市普天間1-27-11 Open in Google Maps

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