Butsugen-ji, Buddhist temple in Ito, Japan
The temple stands on elevated ground with traditional wooden structures, featuring a main hall, temple gate, and gardens within its grounds.
Founded in 1261, Butsugen-ji marks the location where Buddhist priest Nichiren lived during his exile from Kamakura under government persecution.
The temple preserves the Zuishin-butsu, a small golden Buddha statue discovered in the ocean during Nichiren's time in Ito.
Visitors can access multiple buildings within the temple complex, including the Founder's Hall and Bishamon-do, both reconstructed in 1951.
The temple grounds contain the original site of Bishamon-do, where Nichiren wrote two significant Buddhist treatises during his banishment.
Location: Ito
Inception: 1261
GPS coordinates: 34.96631,139.10289
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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