Tōkō-ji Temple
東光寺
Toko-ji Temple houses Tohoku's largest wooden Amitabha Nyorai, a significant cultural property.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- Founded in 1053 by Minamoto no Yoshiie.
- Dedicated to the Chuji Daibutsu, an Amitabha Nyorai statue.
What to see
- Chuji Daibutsu: Tohoku's largest wooden Amitabha Nyorai seated statue.
- The 3-meter tall statue is made of joined wood and lacquer foil.
- The statue is on wooden wheels for fire preparedness.
- A zelkova tree is a designated natural monument.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
郡山市湖南町中野字堰内2488 Open in Google Maps
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