Overview
The last of the 33 western pilgrimage temples; its straight cedar avenue was built to feel like an arrival.
About this place
Kegon-ji (華厳寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Tanigumi Tokuzumi neighborhood of the town of Ibigawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu image of Jūichimen Kannon. The temple's full name is Tanigumi-san Kegon-ji (谷汲山 華厳寺).The temple is the 33rd and final stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route, and is the only temple on the route outside of the Kansai region.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：798 Highlights / collection：Mangan-ji of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, Tree-lined approach Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source kegonji.or.jp ↗Before you go
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