Genkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Matsumoto, Japan
The temple grounds contain multiple stone pathways leading to prayer halls, decorated with traditional wooden carvings and ancient guardian demons at the entrance gate.
Founded in 1441 by Masayasu Ogasawara, Genkō-ji served as the family temple for the Ogasawara clan, who governed the region during feudal Japan.
The temple houses a Kannon statue in its main hall and represents the first of 33 designated Kannon shrines in the Shinshu-Tsukama religious circuit.
Located four kilometers from Matsumoto Station, visitors can access the temple by walking through residential streets or using rental bicycles from city vendors.
The temple displays the sankaibishi emblem, consisting of three overlaid rhombuses, which represents the Ogasawara clan throughout its structures and gates.
Location: Matsumoto
Address: 長野県松本市大村681
GPS coordinates: 36.25183,137.99250
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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