Jōraku-ji Temple
浄楽寺
Joraku-ji is a temple housing five 12th-century statues by master sculptor Unkei.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1189.
- Commissioned by Wada Yoshimori and his wife.
What to see
- Five Buddhist statues by sculptor Unkei.
- Statues are National Important Cultural Properties.
- Tomb of Maeshima Hisoka.
- Commemorative post box for Maeshima Hisoka.
When to go
- Statues displayed publicly on March 3rd.
- Statues displayed publicly on October 19th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒240-0104神奈川県横須賀市芦名二丁目30-5 Open in Google Maps
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