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Kanpuku-ji Temple

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Kanpuku-ji Temple is a historic site housing a rare self-portrait and Kannon statue.

Kanpuku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Shingon-shu Chizan-ha sect.
  • Reportedly restored in 1620.
  • Houses a self-portrait donated by Arai Hakuseki.

What to see

  • Eleven-faced Kannon statue, attributed to Gyoki.
  • Arai Hakuseki's self-portrait, a temple treasure.
  • Self-portrait is a city-designated cultural property.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Shin-Shiraoka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県白岡市野牛656 Open in Google Maps

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