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Mutsu Kokubunji (Mutsu Provincial Temple)
仙台市若林区木ノ下２丁目８−２８
Known as Gokuzan Ioin Kokubunji, this Shingon Chisan-ha sect temple enshrines Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha) as its principal image. It possesses numerous historically valuable cultural properties, including the Yakushi-do (Medicine Hall), which is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, the archaeological site of the ancient temple, and the precincts, which are designated as a place of scenic beauty.
History
One of the Kokubunji (provincial temples) established in the 740s of the Nara period by the decree of Emperor Shomu. It declined during the Muromachi period but was revived in the early 17th century by Date Masamune. It flourished as a large temple complex comprising 25 sub-temples, centered on the Yakushi-do, which was completed in 1607. It declined rapidly during the Meiji period, and today, the central halls are maintained with the Yakushi-do as the focal point.
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What visitors say
The spacious precincts feature scattered structures such as the Tahoto (Five-Story Pagoda), the Yakushi-do, and the bell tower, with highlights including stone-paved paths and the Niomon (Guardian Gate). The scenery is beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, though visitors should be cautious of fallen ginkgo leaves.
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