Japan Midokoro / Yamagata Prefecture / Tsuruoka / Gyokusen-ji Temple
Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Gyokusen-ji Temple
- Nearest stationFujishima Station 7.6 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty
Gyokusen-ji (玉川寺), is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Its main image is a statue of Sho-Kannon bosatsu.
From the Wikipedia article “Gyokusen-ji (Tsuruoka)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Gyokusen-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Fujishima Station, 7.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Official site Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Gyokusen-ji Temple?
- Fujishima Station. It is 7.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Gyokusen-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Gyokusen-ji Temple Garden: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ideha Cultural Museum: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hagurosan Jijisugi: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hagurosan no Sugi Namiki: Koda6029 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dewa Sanzan History Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Matsugaoka Land Reclamation Area: Tail furry (CC BY-SA 4.0)