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Tentoku-ji Temple

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天徳寺 (若狭町)

Ancient temple with a famous waterfall and 88 stone statues, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual history.

Tentoku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
  • Its origin dates back approximately 1300 years.
  • Named after the Tenchō era.
  • Emperor Murakami ordered its construction.

What to see

  • The famous Meisui Uwari-no-Taki waterfall.
  • Uwari-no-Taki waterfall is one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters.
  • A Kannon-dō hall completed in 686 AD.
  • A Hokke-dō hall built by Hōjō Masako.
  • A statue of Batō Kannon carved by Taichō Daishi.
  • 88 stone statues of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福井県三方上中郡若狭町天徳寺38-3 Open in Google Maps

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