鶏足寺, Buddhist temple in Ashikaga, Japan
Keisoku-ji Temple sits on elevated ground surrounded by forest, offering views across the Ashikaga and Ota regions below. The temple spreads across spacious grounds that include multiple buildings and distinct areas for worship and daily activities.
The temple was established in 724 by monk Gyoki and later reformed in 799 by Saicho as a Tendai Buddhist institution. This affiliation shaped the temple's religious focus throughout the centuries that followed.
The temple remains connected to the local community through regular lectures, ceremonies, and events that bring people together. Visitors can experience the practice of traditional Buddhist calligraphy during their visit.
Visitors can best explore the grounds on foot after arriving by bus, with adequate parking available for those driving. The best time to visit is during clear weather when the distant views are most rewarding.
The temple received its name Keisoku-ji during turbulent times in the 10th century, prompted by a dream vision of a three-legged rooster. This unusual story remains part of the place's local memory today.
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