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At a Glance
The Ankoku-ji system expanded under the Ashikaga shogunate, with about 60 Ankoku-ji temples established across Japan in the 14th century.
Ankoku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple of the Myoshinji branch, a major lineage within Japanese Zen.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The Ankoku-ji system expanded under the Ashikaga shogunate, with about 60 Ankoku-ji temples established across Japan in the 14th century.
Ankoku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple of the Myoshinji branch, a major lineage within Japanese Zen.
"Ankoku-ji" can mean "Temple for National Pacification," reflecting the historical Ankoku-ji temple network.
Okayama, Okayama Prefecture