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Gokuraku-ji (Kamakura)

  • Founded: 1113, Ninshô
  • Japanese: 極楽寺 (gokurakuji)

Gokuraku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, originally founded in 1113 in Fujisawa by the monk Ninshô. It was moved to its current location in Kamakura in 1259.

The statue of Shaka Nyorai which is the principal image of worship at Gokuraku-ji has been designated an Important Cultural Property.

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References

  • Plaques on-site.

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