Jinkaku-ji

Jinkaku-ji
神角寺
Basic information
Location Bungo-ōno, Ōita-ken
Affiliation Shingon
Country Japan
Completed 570

Jinkaku-ji (神角寺) is a Shingon temple in Bungo-ōno, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Located within the Jinkakuji Serikawa Prefectural Natural Park, the temple is said to have been established in 570, during the reign of Emperor Kimmei.[1] The Hondō (1369) and Kamakura-period Kongōrikishi have been designated Important Cultural Properties.[2][3][4][5] The roof of the main hall was repaired in 1963.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Jinkaku-ji". Bungo-ōno City. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. "Jinkakuji - Hondō". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Jinkakuji - Hondō". Ōita Prefecture. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  4. "Jinkakuji - Kongōrikishi". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  5. "Jinkakuji - Kongōrikishi". Ōita Prefecture. Retrieved 6 February 2012.

Coordinates: 33°3′16.6″N 131°27′24.1″E / 33.054611°N 131.456694°E / 33.054611; 131.456694


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