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Tanjō-ji Temple

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誕生寺

Tanjō-ji Temple, founded in 1193, is a significant Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple marking Hōnen's birthplace.

Tanjō-ji Temple
by Reggaeman CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1193 by Kumagai Naozane.
  • Built on the birthplace of Hōnen.
  • Formerly called Tanjō Ritsuji.

What to see

  • Mieidō, rebuilt in 1695, is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Sanmon gate, built in 1716.
  • Daibutsu, cast in 1745, is 6.42 meters tall.
  • Mukubashi bridge, built in 1920.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岡山県久米郡久米南町里方808 Open in Google Maps

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