Gochi Kokubunji Temple

categoryhistorical houses、temples、statue、cultural assets

areaNaoetsu area

Gochi Kokubunji Temple

養爺清水（ようやしみず）

Kokubunji Temple was built as a prayer for peace and prosperity in Japan during the Tenpyo period of the Nara Era, (729-749). Though the structure has changed its location and scale, it still retains its graceful appearance in Gochi, Naoetsu.
The main buildings are the main hall, the 3-storied tower, the library for sacred texts ("Kyouzou"), the gate ("Nioumon") and Shinran Hall. The main hall features five 4-foot statues of the 5 gods of wisdom, and the Hall of Shinran features an 80 cm. statue of the seated monk.
In the storehouse, there is a complete version of the Buddist texts, while there are several religious sculptures housed in the 3-storied tower. The Nioumon gate is receiving donations for its repair.

This location is part of these courses

the tour of places on Shinran relation
the tour of places on Shinran relation in Joetsu

detail information

Name of places:	Gochi Kokubunji Temple
Address:	3-20-21 Gochi, Joetsu-shi, Niigata
Traffic access(train):	By Tokimeki Tetsudo: 20 minute walk from Naoetsu Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line
Traffic access(bus):	By Kubiki Bus: 1 minute walk from Gochi Uramon (Gochi Rear Gate)
Traffic access(car):	By Hokuriku Expressway: 25 minutes from the Joetsu IC exit By Joshinetsu Expressway: 30 minutes from the Joetsu-Takada IC exit
Tel:	025-543-3069
Fax:	025-543-3069
Business hours:	9:00～12:00 The main hall is open for praying or visiting from 9:00 to 12:00 from April to November. The rest of the grounds are open year-round
Average time to see:	30min
Holidays:	The main hall is closed during the winter months from mid-November to March
Fee:	Free. In the main hall visitors may request explanation for 100 yen per person
Car parking:	Parking for 2 busses or passenger cars available free
Link outside:	Gochi Kokubunji Temple