Ikō-ji, Buddhist temple in Masuda, Japan
The temple features a traditional Japanese garden with a semi-circular pond shaped like a crane, surrounded by weeping cherry trees and azalea plantings.
Founded in 1363 as Sukan-ji temple, it merged with Iko-ji during the Tenmon era when the Masuda clan constructed new buildings on the southern hill.
The temple belongs to the Tofuku-ji branch of the Rinzai school and contains architectural elements from Nanao Castle, including its main entrance gate.
Located three kilometers east of Masuda Station, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 to 17:00 with an entrance fee of 500 yen.
The temple gardens were designed by the renowned monk-artist Sesshu Toyo, who spent his final years studying Japanese Zen at this location.
Location: Masuda
Address: 島根県益田市染羽町4-29
GPS coordinates: 34.68000,131.86569
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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