Nittai-ji, Buddhist temple in Chikusa-ku, Japan
The temple features a 15-meter granite stupa, built in Gandhara style, which holds the ashes of Buddha within its stone structure.
In 1904, the temple was constructed to preserve sacred Buddha remains, gifted by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand to strengthen Buddhist relations with Japan.
The temple operates independently from religious sects, with 19 different Buddhist denominations taking turns every three years to assign a chief priest.
Visitors can participate in the monthly temple fair held on the 21st, where more than 100 vendors gather to sell various items.
The Thai ambassador maintains a tradition of visiting this temple on his birthday, reinforcing the diplomatic connection between Thailand and Japan.
Location: Chikusa-ku
Inception: 1904
Part of: 大名古屋十二支
Address: 愛知県名古屋市千種区法王町1-1
Website: http://nittaiji.jp/kakuouzan/index_en.html
GPS coordinates: 35.17167,136.95528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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