Ankokuji Temple
Built in 1408, this is a simple Chinese-style temple built with unpainted natural wood. The ranma (transom) has a simple wavy latticework pattern. Inside the Kyozo building, there is an octagonal structure called Rinzo. It stores Buddhist scriptures (complete scriptures printed using woodblock) . The Rinzo at Ankokuji Temple is the oldest revolving one of its kind in Japan. This Kyozo is one of three national treasured Kyozo : Horyu-ji Kyozo, Toshodai-ji Kyozo and Ankokuji Kyozo.
- Address
474 Nishimonzen, Kokufucho, Takayama City
- Contact
TEL: +81-577-72-2173
FAX: +81-577-72-2173- Business Hours
Reservations are required.
- Admission
500 yen per person
- Access
30 minute drive from JR Takayama Station via National Highway Route No. 41.
30 minute drive via National Highway Route No. 41 from Takayama IC off the Chubu-Jukan Expressway.