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Chikurinji Teien

Kochi · Kochi · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 竹林寺 庭園

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Chikurinji Teien
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WHAT TO DOChikurinji Teien

A pond garden attributed to Muso Soseki.

WHEREKochi

Central · Kochi

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A pond garden attributed to Muso Soseki.

About this place

Chikurin-ji (竹林寺) is a Shingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Monju Bosatsu. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki in the early eighth century. The temple houses a number of important sculptures and its late Edo-period gardens are a Natural Monument.

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Founded:Muromachi period Designation:Place of Scenic Beauty Blessings:Learning

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