Gansen-ji, Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Japan
Three-story wooden pagoda stands 18 meters high on the southern side of Gansenji Temple, constructed with traditional architectural techniques from the Muromachi period.
Founded in 729 under Emperor Shomu's decree, Gansenji Temple reached its peak with 39 sub-temples before suffering severe damage during the Jokyu War in 1221.
The temple houses a significant Amida Buddha statue from the Heian period, carved from a single Kaya tree and measuring 2.4 meters in height.
Visitors can reach Gansenji Temple by taking a community bus from JR Kamo Station, with regular services operating throughout the day.
The temple grounds contain a rare thirteen-tier stone pagoda from the Kamakura period, complete from its square base to the spire.
Location: Kizugawa
Part of: Buttókodžidžúhasson, petindvajset svetih krajev cvetličnih templjev v Kansaiju, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Website: https://gansenji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.72046,135.88602
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:31
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