Gyōgan-ji, Buddhist temple in Isumi, Japan.
The temple complex includes traditional wooden structures with symmetrical designs that integrate harmoniously with the surrounding natural landscape of Isumi.
The Buddhist monk Ennin established Gyōgan-ji in 849, marking the beginning of a religious institution that persisted through numerous historical periods in Japan.
The temple serves as an educational center where Buddhist teachings are preserved and transmitted through daily practices and religious ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the temple grounds by following marked pathways that lead through the temple district of Isumi prefecture.
The temple structures demonstrate the architectural principles of adapting religious buildings to natural terrain while maintaining ceremonial functionality.
Location: Isumi
Inception: 849
Founders: Ennin
Address: 千葉県いすみ市荻原2136
Website: http://gyoganji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.31231,140.28942
Latest update: March 31, 2025 05:07
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