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Gokuraku-ji Temple (Sanuki)

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Gokuraku-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site, rebuilt by Kukai, offering cultural properties.

Gokuraku-ji Temple (Sanuki)
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What it is

  • A Shingon sect temple, founded in 729 by Gyoki.
  • Rebuilt in 821 by Kukai, with mountain name Shiunzan.
  • The 8th temple of the Sanuki 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
  • Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

  • Sanmon gate, main hall, and bell tower.
  • Important cultural properties are housed here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

さぬき市長尾東1194 Open in Google Maps

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