Amida-ji (Sakuragata, Okazaki)

Amida-ji (阿弥陀寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Sakuragata, Okazaki, Aichi. It belongs to the Seizanfukakusa-ha of Jōdo Shū.

Amida-ji
阿弥陀寺
Entrance to the main gate
Religion
AffiliationJōdo Shū Seizanfukakusa-ha
Location
LocationMaeda-13 Sakuragatacho, Okazaki, Aichi
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°59′26.7″N 137°18′23.0″E / 34.990750°N 137.306389°E / 34.990750; 137.306389
Architecture
FounderTōshun Uyo (雨譽洞春)
Completed1394

The temple is also known as Ōshōsan Amida-ji, Daikinkokuzan Saifuku-in (應聲山阿彌陀寺・大金谷山西福院).

History

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As the temple serves as the Takiwaki-Matsudaira family's bodai-ji, it has strong historical ties with the bushi class.

Cultural Property

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "岡崎市指定文化財目録". Okazaki City (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  2. ^ 額田町史編集委員会編 (1986). 額田町史. 額田町(愛知県).