Kongō-ji Temple (Kameoka)
金剛寺 (亀岡市)
Ancient Rinzai temple with significant art and a historic plum tree, founded in 1289.
What it is
- Rinzai Tenryū-ji sect Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1289 by Kōhō Kennichi.
- Principal image is Shakamuni Buddha.
- Also known as Kongō Zenji and Ōkyo-dera.
What to see
- Main gate built in 1771.
- Main hall and priest's living quarters.
- White plum tree over 200 years old.
- Three paintings by Maruyama Ōkyo.
- Ōkyo's paintings are Important Cultural Properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府亀岡市曽我部町穴太宮垣内43 Open in Google Maps
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