Genkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Shinjuku, Japan
The temple features traditional Japanese wooden architecture with curved roofs and circular windows integrated within the modern urban landscape of Tokyo.
Established during the Kamakura period, Gen-koku-tera represents one of the earliest Buddhist temples constructed in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo.
The temple serves as a center for Buddhist ceremonies, traditional festivals, and regular religious services conducted by resident monks throughout the year.
Located within walking distance from Shinjuku Station, the temple provides meditation spaces and religious services to visitors from morning until evening.
The temple complex includes a waterfall installation and meditation halls where natural sunlight illuminates Buddhist statues through strategically placed windows.
Location: Shinjuku
GPS coordinates: 35.70922,139.70703
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:57
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