Gokuraku-ji (Kamakura)
For other uses, see Gokurakuji (disambiguation).
| Gokuraku-ji 極楽寺 | |
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The gate of Gokuraku-ji | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon Ritsu |
| Deity | Shaka Nyorai (Śākyamuni) |
| Location | |
| Location | 3-6-7 Gokuraku-ji Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
Interactive map of Gokuraku-ji 極楽寺 | |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Ninshō and Hōjō Shigetoki |
| Completed | 1259 |
Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1259 by Ninshō (1217–1303) and has been restored and rebuilt many times since then.
References
- Frederic, Louis (2002). "Japan Encyclopedia." Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
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