Kengō-in Temple
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Kengō-in Temple is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple with important cultural properties.
What it is
- Founded in 1201 by Kujō Michiie.
- Main deities are Shaka Nyorai and Amida Nyorai.
- Became the head temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Kengō-in sect.
What to see
- Main gate and shoin are from Bicchu Takamatsu Castle.
- Two wooden statues of Amida Nyorai are Important Cultural Properties.
- A wooden statue of Shaka Nyorai is an Important Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市北区鷹峯光悦町9 Open in Google Maps
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