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Zuiryū-ji, Buddhist temple in Gifu, Japan

The temple complex contains six distinct temples arranged along a main path, with three positioned on each side of the walkway.

Founded in 1468, Zuiryū-ji was established in Mino Province and functions as a branch location of the Myōshin-ji temple in Kyoto.

The temple grounds maintain the final resting places of Saitō Myōchin and Toki Shigeyori, representing connections to regional feudal leadership.

The temple contains Tentaku-in, Kaizen-in, Unryu-in temples on the left side and Zuiun-in, Kakusei-in, Gaun-in temples on the right side.

As part of the Rinzai sect, the temple emphasizes meditation practices and maintains traditional Japanese architectural elements from the 15th century.

Location: Gifu

Inception: 1468

Website: http://zuiryo.com

GPS coordinates: 35.41972,136.76702

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:36

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