Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

Info

JR Nagiso Station → Ontake Kotsu Bus 8 minutes bound for Hojin/Magin, bus stop: Tsumabashi, 2 minutes on foot
中央道中津川ICから国道19号経由25km30分

Business Hours

8:30 to 16:00

Price

境内無料(本堂拝観は拝観料50円)

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches

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