Ganshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Nagoya, Japan
The temple complex features traditional wooden architecture, including prayer halls, meditation spaces, and ornate bronze statues dedicated to Buddhist figures and practices.
Dating back to 1500 CE, Ganshō-ji underwent relocation to its current site during the construction of Nagoya Castle in the early Edo period.
The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and serves as a repository for ancestral ashes, stored in metal lockers within designated areas of the grounds.
Visitors can access prayer services conducted by resident monks, explore the temple grounds, and observe the preserved wooden bell tower designated as a Cultural Property.
In 1817, the renowned artist Hokusai created the Great Daruma painting at Ganshō-ji, with promotional handbills now preserved in the Nagoya City Museum.
Location: Nagoya
GPS coordinates: 35.17139,136.91667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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