Zuigan-ji, Buddhist temple in Matsushima, Japan
The main hall of Zuigan-ji stretches 39 meters in length and features intricate wooden architecture with painted sliding doors and decorated ceilings.
The temple, established in 828 by priest Jikaku Daishi, underwent major reconstruction in 1604 under the direction of samurai lord Date Masamune.
The temple museum contains 3,000 artifacts including wall paintings, Buddhist statues, and historical items connected to the Date clan of northern Japan.
Entry fees range from 700 yen for adults to 400 yen for children, with the temple located 7 minutes from Matsushima-kaigan Station.
Ancient caves carved into the rock walls surrounding the temple grounds served as meditation spaces and burial chambers during the Kamakura period.
Location: Himeji
Part of: 播磨西國三十三箇所, 播州薬師霊場
Address: 兵庫県姫路市白国三丁目12番5号
GPS coordinates: 34.87216,134.71274
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:06
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