Gochi Kokubunji Temple

Gochi Kokubunji

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A historic temple said to have been restored by Uesugi Kenshin.

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HighlightsA historic temple said to have been restored by Uesugi Kenshin
Three-storied pagoda, a designated cultural property of Niigata Prefecture
Takenouchi Sōan hermitage, associated with Shinran
Main hall with Gochi Nyorai as the principal image
A precious historical site that preserves the history of Echigo Kokubunji Temple

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Address: 3-20-21 Gochi, Jōetsu City, Niigata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Niigata

Access: Public Transportation About a 20-minute walk west from Naoetsu Station on the JR Shin-etsu Main Line and the Echigo Tokimeki Railway. Take the Kamisaka-line bus of Kyōjō Kotsu Bus (route 7: Sainai-iriguchi - Naoetsu Station - Gochi Kokubunji Omote-mon - Kasuga-yama Station - Chūō Hospital - Jōetsu Mall Mae/Yūkyū no Sato Mae) and get off at the "Gochi Kokubunji Omote-mon" or "Gochi Kokubunji Ura-mon" bus stop. It's a short walk from there. Take the Kusatori-line (route 30), the Naminata-line (route 31), or the Nōse-line (route 32) bus of Kyōjō Kotsu Bus and get off at the "Gochi Kokubunji Ura-mon" bus stop. It's a short walk from there. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking available

HP: http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~etigo/

Overview

Gochi Kokubunji Temple is a successor temple of Echigo Kokubunji Temple, a kokubunji (provincial temple) built during the Nara period by order of Emperor Shōmu. While the original temple site is unclear, it is said that the warlord Uesugi Kenshin relocated and restored it to its current location during the Sengoku period. The temple grounds are home to many historical structures, including the main hall, said to have been restored by Uesugi Kenshin; a three-storied pagoda, a designated cultural property of Niigata Prefecture; and Takenouchi Sōan hermitage, associated with Shinran. The three-storied pagoda, the only surviving one in the Jōetsu area, showcases the architectural style of the late Edo period. Takenouchi Sōan was built on the site of a hermitage where Shinran is said to have lived during his exile in Echigo Province. Here, visitors can reflect on Shinran's legacy. Gochi Kokubunji Temple is a recommended sightseeing spot for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike. The surrounding area boasts many historical structures, such as Idatani Shrine, the chief shrine of Echigo Province, making it ideal for a journey through history and culture.

Gochi Kokubunji Temple

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