浄行寺

The temple includes a main sanctuary building, stone pathways, and numerous traditional lanterns positioned along the ascending walkways through the grounds.

The temple's original structures were lost to fires during conflicts, leading to reconstructions with the current buildings dating from the Edo period in 1779.

The temple grounds contain a museum displaying historical artifacts and hosts the Tonsha-e festival on July 23, when priests transcribe the Lotus Sutra overnight.

Visitors can climb 176 stone steps known as Munatsuki Gangi to reach the grave site, followed by 300 additional steps to reach a statue at the summit.

The temple's main sanctuary was deliberately constructed to match the height of the larger keep of Kumamoto Castle, creating a visual connection between the structures.

Location: Kumamoto

GPS coordinates: 32.81203,130.71542

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:09