Overview
Daichi-ji is a temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen located in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, holding the special status of a bekkakuchi temple. Its mountain name is Ungozan, and its principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha. As a historic Zen temple, it offers a calm atmosphere despite its city setting.
Highlights
- ●A bekkakuchi temple of the Rinzai Myoshin-ji school
- ●The evocative mountain name Ungozan
- ●A main hall enshrining Shakyamuni Buddha
- ●The dignity of an old temple said to date to 1500
History
Daichi-ji is said to have been founded in 1500 as a bekkakuchi temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen. It bears the mountain name Ungozan and enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha as its principal image. Over the long centuries it has been handed down on the soil of Gifu.
Access
The temple is located in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. As it sits within the city, please check maps and official information for details on visiting and nearby transport. It is convenient to combine with sightseeing in central Gifu.
Best season
The mild daytime hours of spring to early summer, when the grounds are green, and autumn with its coloring leaves are recommended. For quiet, the less-crowded morning is ideal.
Map
35.5100, 136.8411 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Set out for Daichi-ji from central Gifu
- 2Pass through the temple gate into the grounds
- 3Pay respects before Shakyamuni Buddha
- 4Take in the quiet Zen temple atmosphere
Did you know?
💡 Within the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen, it is ranked as a bekkakuchi (temple of special standing) and carries the distinctive mountain name Ungozan. Its principal image is Shakyamuni Buddha.
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