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Kokutai-ji Temple

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Kokutai-ji is a historic Zen temple, significant for its Rinzai school heritage and ancient origins.

Kokutai-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Zen temple in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.
  • Head temple of the Rinzai sect Kokutai-ji school.
  • Founded in 1296 as a hermitage by Jiun Myōi.
  • Named Kokutai Jinō Manzenji by Emperor Go-Daigo in 1328.

What to see

  • The principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
  • The Kaisandō is a three-storied pagoda.
  • A suit of armor donated by Yamaoka Tesshū.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

富山県高岡市太田184 Open in Google Maps

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