Overview
Kanryu-ji Temple lies in Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, a temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon sect. Its mountain name is Hoju-san, and it is known as an ancient temple standing close to central Kurashiki. This venerable temple holds the rank of Bekkaku-honzan, a special head temple.
Highlights
- ●A history said to date to its founding in 985
- ●A Bekkaku-honzan of the Shingon Omuro school
- ●An old temple with the mountain name Hoju-san
- ●A location close to central Kurashiki
History
Said to have been founded in 985, this historic temple belongs to the Omuro school of the Shingon sect. It holds the rank of Bekkaku-honzan and bears the mountain name Hoju-san, marking it as a temple of long standing.
Access
Located in Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, it stands close to the center of Kurashiki. Please check maps and official information for the exact route.
Best season
The mild seasons of spring and autumn are especially recommended. Walking the quiet precinct in the calm morning hours reveals an atmosphere hard to imagine so near the town center.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the grounds through the temple gate
- 2Offer a quiet prayer at the main hall
- 3View the temple halls at a leisurely pace
- 4Extend your walk into the streets of Kurashiki
Did you know?
💡 Its mountain name is Hoju-san and its temple rank is Bekkaku-honzan, belonging to the Omuro school of the Shingon sect, standing amid the streets of Achi in Kurashiki.
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