Kanpuku-ji, Buddhist temple of Shingon Buzan sect in Katori, Japan
The Kanpuku-ji temple complex includes a main hall, daishi hall, kannon hall, fudo hall, and multiple ceremonial buildings within its grounds.
Emperor Saga granted the temple permission to display the imperial Chrysanthemum crest and allowed its priests to wear purple robes in recognition.
The temple preserves four copper round plaques depicting Buddhist deities, which are officially designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Visitors can access the temple through a 25-minute walk from JR Sawara Station or take a 10-minute drive from Sawara-Katori IC.
On December 31st, the temple allows 108 people to ring its bell while distributing wooden plaques and conducting a prize raffle.
Location: Katori
Inception: 811
Address: 千葉県香取市山倉1934番地の1
Website: http://kanto88.net/kanto88_45.html
GPS coordinates: 35.78833,140.53396
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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