双林寺

Sōrinji Temple stands on Mount Kongyoku, housing a wooden statue of the Medicine Buddha within its main hall and multiple religious structures across the grounds.

The temple was established between 782 and 805 CE when Owari no Sadakami invited Saichō, founder of Japanese Tendai Buddhism, to oversee its construction.

The temple contains a wooden seated statue of Yakushi Buddha, classified as an Important Cultural Property, displaying Heian period clothing folds and patterns.

The temple performs protective fire rituals on the eighth day of each month at 11:00, with public participation permitted during these ceremonies.

The daughter of Emperor Toba resided at this temple, leading to its expansion with numerous sub-temples and an extensive temple complex.

Location: Kurihara

GPS coordinates: 38.73058,141.01800

Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:03