Gokuraku-ji (Naruto)
Gokuraku-ji
Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Amida Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki.[1][2]
Treasures
- Heian period seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai (Important Cultural Property)[3]
- Mandala of the Two Realms (Prefectural Cultural Property)[4]
- Cryptomeria said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi (City Cultural Property)[5][6][7]
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References
- ↑ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 45.
- ↑ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 42.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ "Cultural Properties pdf". Tokushima Prefecture. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ "Gokurakuji". Naruto City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ "Gokurakuji". Naruto City Tourist Association. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto Bunkazai". Naruto City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
Coordinates: 34°09′20″N 134°29′25″E / 34.15556°N 134.49028°E
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