Gichū-ji, Buddhist temple in Otsu, Japan
Gichū-ji Temple features a main hall, meditation gardens, and multiple stone monuments with haiku inscriptions spread across its compact grounds.
The temple marks the burial site of Minamoto no Yoshinaka, a 12th-century samurai who met his end at the Battle of Awazu in 1184.
The celebrated poet Matsuo Basho chose Gichū-ji as his final resting place, making the temple a significant destination for Japanese literature enthusiasts.
Located 7 minutes from JR Zeze Station, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Mondays, with an entrance fee of 300 yen.
The temple grounds contain the graves of three notable Japanese figures: the samurai Yoshinaka, his partner Tomoe Gozen, and the poet Matsuo Basho.
Location: Otsu
Founders: Tomoe Gozen
Address: 滋賀県大津市馬場1-5-1
Phone: +81775232811
GPS coordinates: 35.00292,135.88019
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:31
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