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The main hall of Daikaku-ji temple stands at the center of extensive temple grounds in the Aboshi district of Himeji.

Founded in 1232 as Shakado temple, the institution changed its affiliation to the Jodo Buddhist sect in 1556 and received its current name Daikaku-ji.

The temple preserves significant cultural artifacts including silk paintings of the Shakyamuni Trinity and Sixteen Arhats, designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Visitors can reach the temple through a 13-minute walk from Sanyo Aboshi Station or by car with parking facilities available two minutes from the entrance.

The temple maintains the designation Kakuritsuzan, reflecting its position as a center of Buddhist learning and practice in the Harima region.

Location: Himeji

GPS coordinates: 34.77878,134.58583

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06