Gumyoji Temple Yokohama

Gumyoji Temple Yokohama

Yokohama is the biggest incorporated city in Japan. It is also the capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture. Yokohama is a very beautiful place and rich in natural beauty and various interesting tourist attractions spread all around. While touring the city, you must also visit the Gumyo-ji Temple there. The temple is famous for its great historical links and its architectural skills. Thousands of people visit this city only to encounter this amazing temple.

According to the records, Gumyo-ji Temple, Yokohama is the first and oldest temple of the city. This is why the temple is of great historical demand in not only the city but also in Japan. The temple is a Shingon sect temple. The local people primarily worship the Goddess of Mercy in this temple. The Goddess is known as the Eleven-Headed Kannon. The idol of the Goddess is almost 1.8-meter in Height. It was created during the ninth century, when the Emperor Shomu was ruling the region. The temple is a symbol of the tradition and culture of the Yokohama city in Japan. The architecture also shows great skill. The Gumyo-ji Temple, Yokohama is in fact a popular religious place in the city and the local people have great faith on the Goddess.

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