月輪寺, Buddhist temple in Tokuchi District, Yamaguchi, Japan.
The Gachirinji Temple contains the Yakushido Hall, featuring wooden architecture with traditional Japanese Buddhist design elements and sacred statues.
The temple's Yakushido Hall, constructed in 1189 with support from Buddhist priest Chogen, stands as the oldest wooden structure in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The temple houses multiple Buddhist statues, including the principal image of Yakushi Nyorai, representing the medicine Buddha in Japanese Buddhism.
Located near local hot springs and accessible from central Yamaguchi, the temple provides visitors with detailed boundary maps and guided walking paths.
The temple maintains an original stone water basin from 1772, which continues to serve its ceremonial purpose for contemporary visitors.
Location: Yamaguchi
GPS coordinates: 34.14339,131.72072
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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