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Kakurinji

Hyogo · Kakogawa · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 鶴林寺

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WHAT TO DOKakurinji

Its main hall and Taishido are National Treasures. It is called the Horyuji of Harima.

WHEREHyogo

Harima · Kakogawa

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Its main hall and Taishido are National Treasures. It is called the Horyuji of Harima.

About this place

The Totasan Kakurin-ji (刀田山鶴林寺) is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kakogawa, Hyōgo, Japan. It was established by Prince Shōtoku's instruction in 589. Kakurin-ji's Taishidō was completed in 1112, and Main Hall was finished in 1397. Both are National Treasures of Japan.

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Founded:589 (traditional) Designation:National Treasure Blessings:Warding off evil

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