Unkoku-ji Temple
雲谷寺
Unkoku-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique Gorinto pagodas and a great cedar.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple, founded in 1330.
- Principal image is Jizo Bosatsu.
- Restored by Sanada Masayuki.
What to see
- Three Gorinto (five-ring pagodas) behind the temple.
- One Gorinto is believed to be Yoshimune's grave.
- Gorinto are city-designated cultural properties.
- A great cedar is a designated natural monument.
Getting there
- 8-minute walk from Shirasawa Elementary School bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県沼田市白沢町高平1482 Open in Google Maps
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