Gankai-ji, Buddhist temple in Toyama, Japan.
The temple complex spans over 118,800 square meters and features a castle-like design with two surrounding moats and multiple connected buildings.
Maeda Toshinaga, the second daimyo of Kaga Domain, established the temple as Hoen-ji in 1613, later renamed Gankai-ji after his death.
The temple follows the Soto school of Japanese Zen Buddhism, maintaining traditional monastic practices and regular meditation sessions throughout the year.
The temple grounds contain multiple structures including the main entrance gate, Buddha Hall, and Dharma Hall, connected by an extensive corridor system.
The architectural layout of the temple mirrors the design of Zen temple Jingshanshou in Hangzhou, displaying a strong Chinese influence in Japanese religious architecture.
Location: Toyama
Address: 富山県富山市清水町3-1-24
GPS coordinates: 36.68858,137.22344
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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