Saimyō-ji Temple
西明寺 (益子町)
Ancient temple on a pilgrimage route, with historic buildings and natural monuments.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan sect temple.
- Founded between 729 and 749 by Gyōki.
- The 20th temple of the Bandō Sanjūsankannon pilgrimage.
- Principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu.
What to see
- A two-story gate built in 1492.
- A three-story pagoda built in 1538.
- Main hall's zushi from the Muromachi period.
- Temple grounds are a designated historic site.
- Designated natural monuments on the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒321-4217 栃木県芳賀郡益子町益子4469 Open in Google Maps
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