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Kinkoku-ji Temple

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金谷寺

Kinkoku-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple, worth visiting for its serene grounds.

Kinkoku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school temple.
  • Founded as Daidozan Ryuo-ji Temple.
  • Re-established in 1658 after a flood.
  • Named for gold found in the valley.

What to see

  • Principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva.
  • Temple grounds include a Daishido hall.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県美濃市乙狩945 Open in Google Maps

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