Tentoku-in, Buddhist temple in Kanazawa, Japan.
Tentoku-in is a Buddhist temple in Kanazawa with large halls surrounding a green courtyard. The complex features stone monuments, a traditional purification fountain at the entrance, and displays Buddhist statues and personal objects from the Edo period.
The temple was founded around 1640 by Maeda Toshitsune to honor his wife Tamahime, who died at age 24. Tamahime was the granddaughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu and her marriage linked two prominent samurai families.
The temple maintains a collection of mechanical dolls depicting the life of Tamahime, along with Buddhist statues and family treasures from the Maeda period.
The temple is open from March to November and can be reached with convenient access. Visitors should plan time to explore the grounds at a comfortable pace.
The temple houses mechanical dolls depicting scenes from Tamahime's life, showcasing traditional craftsmanship. These handmade figures represent a rare example of Japanese engineering and artistry from that era.
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