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Unkozan Daiji-ji
岐阜市山県北野668−1
A special-grade temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism located in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Its mountain name is Unkozan (Cloudy Mountain). The temple grounds feature a large hinoki cypress over 800 years old and Shishi-an, the final resting place of Kakuma Shiko.
History
Founded in 1500 CE (Meiyo 9) by Gyokuho Sūmen, with the patronage of Tsurumi Yasumune, the lord of Kitano Castle. During the Edo period, it received a land grant of 18 koku 8 to and was granted the right to use the hollyhock crest. It is also known as the place where Kakuma Shiko, the founder of the Mino school of haikai poetry, spent his childhood.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds feature a large, imposing hinoki cypress, along with charming gates, gardens, and a pond. Depending on the season, spider lilies bloom vibrantly, and the autumn foliage offers beautiful scenery. There is ample parking space, and visitors are asked to walk on the stone paths during their visit.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
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