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Kakuō-ji Temple

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Kakouji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist site with a rare, ancient statue.

Kakuō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon Buzan sect temple.
  • Founded by Chogen in 1663.

What to see

  • Seated Dainichi Nyorai statue in the main hall.
  • Statue dates from the late Heian period.
  • It is a Chiba Prefecture tangible cultural property.
  • The statue is a hibutsu, a secret Buddha.

Getting there

  • Access via Katoridai bus stop.
  • A 7-minute walk from the bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

千葉県柏市松ヶ崎1112 Open in Google Maps

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