Gochi Kokubunji Temple
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
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the tour of places on Shinran relation
the tour of places on Shinran relation in Joetsu
detail information
Name of places: | Gochi Kokubunji Temple |
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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 |