千光寺

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千光寺, Buddhist temple in Akaiwa, Japan

The temple complex stands at an elevation with buildings featuring traditional Japanese Buddhist architectural elements and wooden structural components.

The temple grounds contain several historical structures that have undergone multiple restoration phases throughout different periods of Japanese history.

Monthly Buddhist ceremonies take place at the temple, where local residents gather to participate in traditional religious rituals and meditation practices.

Visitors can access the temple grounds daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM through a dedicated parking area that accommodates both cars and tour buses.

The temple houses a collection of Buddhist statues and religious artifacts that reflect various periods of Japanese Buddhist sculptural traditions.

Location: Akaiwa

GPS coordinates: 34.76194,134.04531

Latest update: May 15, 2025 11:47

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