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Rinsen-ji Temple

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Rinsen-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with important statues and a relocated hall.

Rinsen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1659 by Zenchū Shunryō.
  • Elevated to a higher rank in 1878.

What to see

  • Eleven-faced Kannon statue, donated in 1663.
  • Kannon statue is a tangible cultural property.
  • Yakushi-do hall, built in 1816, relocated in 1877.
  • Yakushi-do houses 19 wooden Buddha and general statues.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Rinsen-ji Temple Open in Google Maps

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