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Tokuraku-ji

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Tokuraku-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1558, known for its historic sculptures and carvings.

Tokuraku-ji
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1558.
  • A branch temple of Hokoji Temple.

What to see

  • Two wooden sculptures are cultural properties.
  • Main hall has 370 carvings by a Tsugaru sculptor.
  • Yakushido houses designated cultural property sculptures.
  • Wooden seated Yakushi Nyorai statue is 124.8cm tall.
  • Wooden standing Bodhisattva statue is 124.5cm tall.

When to go

  • Sculptures are displayed on May 8th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米4-1 Open in Google Maps

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