Virtual Old Mutsu 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #7 Gokuraku-ji Temple

 

     It is unknown when Gokuraku-ji Temple was founded in Esashi County, Mutsu Province.  Esashi County was organized in 804.  Gokuraku-ji Temple was first documented in the True History of Emperor Montoku of Japan, which covers the year 850-858, when Emperor Montoku (827-858) reigned.  Archaeologically speaking, the temple was founded in the 9th century and flourished from the 10th century to the 11th century.

     Its Kannon-do Hall used to be located where Kunimiyama Observatory is.

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