Kichiden-ji, Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Japan
Kichiden-ji features a multi-story pagoda constructed in 1463, with balanced architectural elements and a primary hall housing spiritual artifacts.
Founded by Buddhist monk Genshin in 987 during the Heian period, the temple received recognition through an imperial order from Emperor Tenchi.
The temple contains a wooden Amida Nyorai statue measuring 4.8 meters, created from a single chestnut tree according to traditional craftsmanship methods.
Visitors reach the temple by taking a train to Oji Station, followed by a bus to Tatsuta-jinja-mae stop and a brief walk.
The temple functions as a pokkuri-dera where elderly worshipers pray for a peaceful death without physical suffering.
Location: Ikaruga
Inception: 987
Founders: Genshin
Website: http://kichidenji.com
GPS coordinates: 34.60494,135.72564
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:30
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