Kokutai-ji, Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Japan.
The temple incorporates wooden structures with traditional architecture, including gardens and pathways that connect different areas within the sacred grounds.
Founded in 1300 by monk Jiun Myoi as Tosho-ji, the temple received its current name Kokutai-ji from Emperor Go-Daigo in 1327.
The temple maintains Rinzai Zen practices, where monks dress in traditional attire and perform suizen meditation during memorial ceremonies throughout the year.
Located at 184 Ota in Takaoka, the temple provides educational programs about Zen Buddhism and offers guided tours with information in Japanese and English.
Kokutai-ji represents one of fourteen autonomous branches of the Rinzai school and holds historical connections to the Fuke sect and komusō wandering monks.
Location: Takaoka
Inception: 1300
GPS coordinates: 36.81100,137.01100
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:59
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