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Gokuraku-ji (Kamakura)
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Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1259 by Ninshō (1217-1303) and has been restored and rebuilt many times since then.
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Gokuraku-ji 極楽寺 | |
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![]() The gate of Gokuraku-ji | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Shingon Ritsu |
Deity | Shaka Nyorai (Śākyamuni) |
Location | |
Location | 3-6-7 Gokuraku-ji Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Country | Japan |
Architecture | |
Founder | Ninshō and Hōjō Shigetoki |
Completed | 1259 |
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