Gyokusen-ji, Buddhist temple in Nagahama, Japan.
The temple compound features traditional wooden architecture with multiple halls arranged around a central prayer area and meditation gardens.
Monk Ryōgen established Gyokusen-ji around the year 1000, during a period when Buddhism spread extensively through the Japanese countryside.
The temple maintains regular prayer sessions and meditation practices, educating visitors about Buddhist principles and Japanese religious traditions.
Visitors can reach Gyokusen-ji by taking a local bus from Nagahama Station to the temple entrance, with operating hours from morning until late afternoon.
The temple grounds contain several centuries-old stone monuments and Buddhist statues that document the evolution of religious practices in the region.
Location: Nagahama
Inception: 10 century
Founders: Ryōgen
GPS coordinates: 35.42833,136.27028
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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