Kakushūji, Buddhist temple near Hirosaki Castle, Japan
Kakushūji temple features a main hall with an eight-chamber layout, complemented by the Nakamon gate, Sanmon gate, and Buddhist Statue Hall.
Founded in 1528 in Tanesato and relocated to its current location in 1610, the temple served as a registry office for Soto Zen priests.
The temple maintains the Mieido Hall, which contains a wooden statue of Tsugaru Tamenobu, the first lord of Hirosaki Domain.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking the Komagoshi Line bus to Mukai-komagoshi stop, with no admission fees required for entry.
The temple kitchen combines ancient wood with elements rebuilt in 1794, featuring a distinct structure characterized by traditional beam construction.
Location: Hirosaki
Address: 〒036-8373 青森県弘前市藤代１丁目４−１
Website: http://kakusyuji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 40.61272,140.45011
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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