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Zuiō-in Temple

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Zuiō-in Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with beautiful architecture and nightingale floors.

Zuiō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai Zen temple of the Myōshin-ji school.
  • Founded in 1653 by Naohide.
  • Named after Naohide's daughter's posthumous name.
  • Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

  • The sanmon gate, completed in 1658.
  • The current main hall, completed in 1778.
  • Nightingale floors in the main hall.
  • Carvings of twin dragons and celestial maidens in the main hall.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県遠野市大工町1-3 Open in Google Maps

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