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Tōshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Yakage, Japan

The Zen temple features a wooden main hall with a tiled roof structure, measuring 27 meters by 10 meters with a rectangular layout.

Established in 1412, Tōshō-ji represents traditional architectural elements of Soto Zen temples from the final years of the Edo period.

The northern section of the Zen hall functions as a meditation space while the southern portion contains living quarters for resident monks.

Visitors can access the temple grounds at Yamaguchicho Funakidani 3796 in Yakage, Okayama Prefecture to explore its architectural features.

The temple received designation as an Important Cultural Property in 2011, featuring a specialized folded-up ceiling design in its main hall.

Location: Yakage

Inception: 1412

Address: 岡山県小田郡矢掛町横谷3798

GPS coordinates: 34.59040,133.61989

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03

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