Important News
Announcement of crowdfunding campaign for the restoration of the giant turtle statue
Gesshoji Temple has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the restoration of the large turtle statue (Juzōhi)
Approximately 250 years have passed since its erection, and the large turtle statue is showing signs of deterioration, such as tilting and cracking of the stone monument, making it in need of fundamental restoration
We would be grateful for your support in passing on this historically significant cultural asset to future generations
Application period: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) 9:00 to June 15, 2026 (Monday) 23:00
For more details, please see the project page below
https://readyfor.jp/projects/gesshoji2026
We sincerely ask for your warm support
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.
works of art and treasures that tell of past glory, tasteful architectural beauty, and
gardens that can be enjoyed in the changing seasons
It is filled with diverse attractions that captivate visitors,
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.
, a sight rarely seen anywhere else in the country
You can see these precious remains, meticulously crafted by master artisans
The mausoleums of the feudal lords, which are primarily cultural artifacts,
have been preserved almost entirely in their original state.
, a sight rarely seen anywhere else in the country
You can see these precious remains, meticulously crafted by master artisans
Annual events
Gesshoji Temple is commonly
known as the "Hydrangea Temple of San'in.
from mid-June to July during the rainy season
the hydrangeas that bloom
) 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,
whose families live far away or
providing a reassuring option for those
