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Tōrin-ji Temple

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東林寺

Tōrin-ji is a historic temple with unique painted ceilings and ancient trees.

Tōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Dedicated to Amitābha Tathāgata.
  • Founded by Kayukawa Sahei-e-no-jō Kagetuna.
  • Yūzen became a disciple of Rennyo in 1496.

What to see

  • Main hall built in 1723.
  • 112 painted ceilings from 1752.
  • Temple gate built in 1806.
  • Large drum made in 1782.
  • Over 200-year-old holly and crape myrtle trees.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県下呂市金山町岩瀬771-1 Open in Google Maps

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