Gokuraku-ji (Naruto)

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]

Gokuraku-ji

Treasures

• Heian period seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai (Important Cultural Property)[3]
• Mandala of the Two Realms (Prefectural Cultural Property)[4]
• Cryptomeria said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi (City Cultural Property)[5][6][7]

See also

• Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage

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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. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
5. "Gokurakuji". Naruto City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
6. "Gokurakuji". Naruto City Tourist Association. Archived from the original on 13 August 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
7. "Naruto Bunkazai". Naruto City. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.