Ankoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Fukuyama, Japan
The temple features a main hall with traditional Zen architecture, wooden structures, and gardens integrating natural elements of the surrounding landscape.
Buddhist priest Shinchi Kakushin established Ankoku-ji in 1273, creating a center for Rinzai school practices during the Kamakura period.
The temple maintains its position as a center for Zen Buddhist practices, offering meditation sessions and religious ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking a local bus from Fukuyama Station, with regular services running during daylight hours.
The temple houses multiple nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, including a remarkable Seated Shaka Buddha Triad in the main hall.
Location: Fukuyama
Inception: 1273
Founders: Shinchi Kakushin
GPS coordinates: 34.38811,133.38000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:53
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