Gokoku-ji, Naha
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Gokoku-ji is a Zazen Buddhist temple in Naha, Okinawa. Established in 1367, the temple served as a major national temple for the Okinawan kingdom of Chūzan and the unified Ryūkyū Kingdom which would follow. It is well known for its associations with Christian missionary Bernard Jean Bettelheim and with the 1853-1854 visits by Commodore Matthew Perry to Okinawa. ()
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Naha
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Day trips
Gokoku-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Okinawa Cellular Stadium, Heiwa-dōri, Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Fukushūen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Gokoku-ji?
Nearby attractions include Naha City Museum of History, Naha (2 min walk), Okinawa Prefecture Government Building, Naha (2 min walk), Fukushūen, Naha (10 min walk), Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, Naha (11 min walk).
How to get to Gokoku-ji by public transport?
The nearest stations to Gokoku-ji:
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- Kencho Kitaguchi • Lines: 120, 20, 87 (2 min walk)
- バスターミナル前 • Lines: 87 (4 min walk)
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- Prefectural Office (3 min walk)
- Asahibashi (7 min walk)
Ferry
- 那覇(泊) (20 min walk)