Important News
Announcement of the Mantoukai
Date and time: Saturday, August 15, 2020, 17:30-20:30
Approximately 500 lanterns are lit within the temple grounds to commemorate the souls of the successive Matsudaira feudal lords and the ancestors of each family.
Visitors are asked to purchase a cup candle (700 yen each) as part of their admission fee and light it on the approach to the shrine and at the gravesite.
The temple grounds are enveloped in a fantastical light as the lanterns, paper lanterns, and cup candles are lit.
*This is the only day of the year when you can visit the temple at night.
About Gesshoji
Gesshoji Temple is a temple steeped in history as the mausoleum of successive lords of the Matsue Domain, and is imbued with numerous legends and traditions. It is filled with diverse attractions that captivate visitors, including works of art and treasures that tell of past glory, tasteful architectural beauty, and gardens that can be enjoyed in the changing seasons
A large stone turtle statue stands quietly within the grounds of Gesshoji Temple.
Believed to grant wishes for longevity,
many people have entrusted their prayers to it.
Temple grounds guide
The mausoleums of the feudal lords, which are primarily cultural artifacts, have been preserved almost entirely in their original state. You can see these precious remains, meticulously crafted by master artisans , a sight rarely seen anywhere else in the country
The mausoleums of the feudal lords, which are primarily cultural artifacts, have been preserved almost entirely in their original state. You can see these precious remains, meticulously crafted by master artisans , a sight rarely seen anywhere else in the country
Annual events
Gesshoji Temple is commonly known as the "Hydrangea Temple of San'in. " We will introduce its main annual events, such as the hydrangeas that bloom profusely from mid-June to July during the rainy season , and the Mantokai (Lantern Festival ) where candles are lit in lanterns, creating a fantastical scene .
Eternal memorial service
This is a cemetery where the temple takes responsibility for memorial services. It will watch over your loved ones for generations to come, providing a reassuring option for those whose families live far away or who are worried about future maintenance
