Anraku-ji

The octagonal three-story pagoda of Anraku-ji rises 18.75 meters tall, representing a rare architectural style among Japanese Buddhist temples point.

Founded during the Tenpyo period between 729 and 749, Anraku-ji became a Zen temple under the protection of the Hojo clan in the Kamakura period point.

The temple maintains a collection of Buddhist statues, including representations of two revered monks, Hoein and Keisai, designated as Important Cultural Properties point.

Visitors can access the temple grounds between 8:00 and 17:00 from March to October, and between 8:00 and 16:00 from November to February point.

The pagoda contains a statue of Dainichi Nyorai and remains the only pre-modern octagonal tower structure still standing in Japan point.

Location: Ueda

Founders: 樵谷惟仙

Website: https://anrakuji.com/en/index_en.html

GPS coordinates: 36.35222,138.15333

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:06