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Jōraku-ji Temple

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Joraku-ji is a historic temple with ancient artifacts and important statues, easily accessible by train.

Jōraku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Gyoki during the Nara period.
  • Also known as Manga-dera.
  • A city designated important historical site.

What to see

  • Haji pottery from the Kofun period was excavated here.
  • Wooden seated statue of Shaka Nyorai.
  • Wooden standing statue of Sho Kannon Bosatsu.
  • Wooden standing statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals.
  • Temple surroundings are a prefectural natural monument.

Getting there

  • 12-minute walk from Musashi-Nakahara Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県川崎市中原区宮内4-12-14 Open in Google Maps

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