Nichirin-ji Temple
日輪寺
Ancient temple founded by Kukai's disciple, home to significant Kannon statues and historic structures.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- Formal name is Choten-zan Kito-in Nichirin-ji.
- Founded in 811 by Kukai's disciple Jitsue.
- Principal image is Fudo Myoo.
What to see
- Main hall completed in 1770.
- Kannon-do estimated from late 16th century.
- Romon (two-storied gate) rebuilt around 1804.
- Wooden Eleven-faced Kannon statue is 1.54 meters tall.
- Large ema from 1640 is a municipal cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県前橋市日輪寺町412 Open in Google Maps
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