Gokuraku-ji (Naruto)

Gokuraku-ji

Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Amida Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki.[1][2]

Treasures

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References

  1. Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 45.
  2. Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 42.
  3. "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  4. "Cultural Properties pdf". Tokushima Prefecture. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  5. "Gokurakuji". Naruto City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  6. "Gokurakuji". Naruto City Tourist Association. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  7. "Naruto Bunkazai". Naruto City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.

Coordinates: 34°09′20″N 134°29′25″E / 34.15556°N 134.49028°E / 34.15556; 134.49028

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