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Miyagi Temple

Kōrin-ji Temple

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香林寺

Kōrin-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with Miyagi's oldest temple gate.

Kōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Buddhist temple founded in 1584.
  • Established to mourn the Tsukiwaka brothers.
  • Main deity is Amitābha Tathāgata.
  • Converted to the Sōtō school of Buddhism.

What to see

  • Temple gate built in 1540.
  • Oldest temple gate in Miyagi Prefecture.
  • Second oldest wooden building in Miyagi Prefecture.
  • Temple gate is a cultural property.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Mitakedo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

宮城県登米市豊里町杢沢87 Open in Google Maps

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