Kuon-ji, Buddhist temple in Minobu, Japan.
The temple stands on Mount Minobu with a five-story pagoda, main hall containing a dragon painting, and 287 stone steps leading to its entrance.
Nichiren and Nanbu Sanenaga established Kuon-ji in 1274, which later became the head temple of the Nichiren Buddhist sect in Japan.
The temple museum preserves 5,000 artifacts, including the National Treasure painting Summer Mountain from the Southern Song dynasty and Heian period manuscripts.
Visitors can reach the temple via a 3.5-hour bus ride from Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal, with the option to use a cable car or climb stairs.
Each morning, 60 monks participate in devotion services, performing chants while striking the temple bell for public observation.
Location: Minobu
Inception: 1274
Founders: Nichiren, Nanbu Sanenaga
Part of: Kai Hyakuhachi Reijō
Address: 山梨県南巨摩郡身延町身延3567 409-2593
Phone: +81556621011
Website: https://kuonji.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 35.38192,138.42484
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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