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Kikuchi's new famous spot, adorned with Japan's largest dragon god! Dragon pilgrimage and bell-ringing experience at Kogenji Temple
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Kikuchi's new famous spot, adorned with Japan's largest dragon god! Dragon pilgrimage and bell-ringing experience at Kogenji Temple

50 min
Kumamoto
€17.18/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Kogenji Temple viewing fee, Ryujin appreciation and bell-ringing experience fee
  • Japanese-speaking guide
  • Commemorative Certificate of Worship
  • Photography is permitted inside the hall. Please refrain from eating and drinking.

Not included: Transport

Meeting point: Address Kogen-ji Temple (Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha) 1718-1 Waifu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-1331, Japan

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

- Genkoji Temple, a Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple, has a history of 426 years. The main hall was destroyed in the Seinan War in the 10th year of Meiji (1877), and the ceiling dragon in the main hall was created with the aim of restoring the cloud dragon painting that was said to have been on the ceiling of the main hall. Composed of two white dragons, Namimaru, and Higo Rokuka, it measures 11m wide, 8m long, and weighs a total of 800kg, making it the largest in Japan. Its construction, which combines carved coloring and painting, is unparalleled. It's best to lie down to appreciate the ceiling dragon painted overhead! The current 18th chief priest has launched the "Connecting with Dragons Project" and is planning various dragon-themed installations within the temple. This plan allows you to enjoy viewing the dragon handrail in the center of the main hall, left by the 17th chief priest, and the dragon zashiki (low table) carved from Yakusugi cedar, as well as experience ringing the bell with its solemn sound. You will receive a commemorative certificate of your visit when you leave.

Highlights

Kogenji Temple, a Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha temple, has a history of 426 years.
Enjoy viewing the dragon handrail in the center of the main hall, the dragon zashiki (low table) carved from Yakusugi cedar, and experiencing the solemn sound of the temple bell.
Upon your departure, you will receive a certificate of visit.

What's included

Admission to: Kogenji Temple viewing fee, Ryujin appreciation and bell-ringing experience fee
Japanese-speaking guide
Commemorative Certificate of Worship
Photography is permitted inside the hall. Please refrain from eating and drinking.

What's not included

Transport

Meeting point

Address Kogen-ji Temple (Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha) 1718-1 Waifu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-1331, Japan

Kogen-ji Temple (Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity Children aged 5+ will be charged the same rate as adults
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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