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Tanjoji Temple
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Location information
- Name
- Tanjoji Temple
- Address
- Kume Gun, Okayama Prefecture
- Description
- Tanjoji Temple was built in 1193 on the site of the birthplace of Honen Shonin, the founder of Jodo sect of Buddhism. In fact, the famous ancient gingko tree is said to have been planted by the Honen Shonin himself by sticking his cane, made of gingko tree, into the ground upside-down. The Miei-do (Main Hall) and the temple gate have been designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Contact info for inquiries
- Address
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1-5-1 Omotecho, Okayama city, Okayama prefecture, 700-0822
- Website
- http://www.okayama-kanko.jp/fc/
- Contact Information
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TEL：+81-86-201-0245
FAX：+81-86-231-5393
- Contact
- Inquiries on the WEB
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