Rinzai-ji Temple
臨済寺 (豊橋市)
Rinzai-ji Temple: a historic family temple with a unique connection to a Chinese Zen master.
What it is
- Belongs to the Tofukuji branch of the Rinzai sect.
- Family temple of the Karatsu Ogasawara family.
- Named after Linji Yixuan, founder of the Chinese Linji sect.
- Founded in 1645, relocated to current site in 1664.
What to see
- Principal image is a seated statue of Shaka Nyorai.
- Mausoleums for members of the Ogasawara family.
- Current temple rebuilt after World War II.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県豊橋市東田町坂上字西郷114番地 Open in Google Maps
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