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Yōmei-ji Temple

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Yomeiji is a Soto Zen temple housing a significant 12th-century Buddha statue.

Yōmei-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple.
  • Founded by Gyodo, likely between 1573-1592.
  • Also known as Hikichizan.
  • Part of the Fujisawa Seven Gods of Fortune, representing Hotei.

What to see

  • The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
  • A wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
  • The statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • The statue bears an inscription from 1197.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県藤沢市城南四丁目10番35号 Open in Google Maps

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