Buraku-ji, Buddhist temple in Otoyo, Japan
The Buraku-ji Temple features a main hall with a distinctive hipped-and-gabled roof, wooden board walls, and central double doors flanked by latticed windows.
Founded in 724 by Buddhist monk Gyoki under Emperor Shomu's decree, the temple stands as a significant religious institution on a hill north of the Yoshino River.
The temple houses three Buddha statues in its inner sanctuary, including a 131.5-centimeter-tall Medicine Buddha statue created during the late Heian period.
Located 30 minutes on foot from Otaguchi Station, the temple welcomes visitors between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with guided interior tours available for 500 yen.
The temple's main hall, designated as a National Treasure, represents the oldest surviving building in Shikoku and contains ceiling structures from the Heian period.
Location: Ōtoyo
Inception: 724
Founders: Gyōki
Website: https://burakuji.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.79208,133.72711
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:31
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