Gangō-ji

Gangō-ji (元興寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Nara, Japan.

Gangō-ji
元興寺
Gokurakubō Main Hall
(National Treasure)
Religion
AffiliationShingon Ritsu
DeityChikō Mandala
Location
Location11 Chūin-chō, Nara, Nara Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°40′40.09″N 135°49′52.88″E
Architecture
FounderEmpress Suiko and Soga no Umako
Completed593
Website
www.gangoji.or.jp
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