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Gokuraku ji (Naruto)

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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.

Treasures

  • Heian period seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai (Important Cultural Property)
  • Mandala of the Two Realms (Prefectural Cultural Property)
  • Cryptomeria said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi (City Cultural Property)

    • References

    Gokuraku-ji (Naruto) Wikipedia
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