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Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jokoji is a historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1667, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese Buddhism.

Jōkō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple, founded in 1667.
  • Its mountain name is Daijisan.
  • The principal image is Shakamuni Buddha.
  • Became a branch temple of Ryutaiji in 1674.

What to see

  • Current temple buildings, rebuilt in 1902.
  • Kobo-do, completed in 1924.
  • The bell tower, completed in 1928.
  • An ancestral tablet hall, added in 1972.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

〒509-9201 岐阜県中津川市川上矢柱194 Open in Google Maps

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