Buddhist templeShimane

Gessho-ji Temple

月照寺

Address: 島根県松江市外中原町179番地

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History

The temple serves as the mausoleum of successive Matsue lords. Its Edo-period main hall was dismantled after the Meiji Restoration and never rebuilt at the former scale.

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Building 1
This building’s name and use are awaiting confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Building 2
This building’s name and use are awaiting confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Outside June, opening is 10:00–16:00 with last entry 15:30. In June, opening is 08:30–17:30 with last entry 17:00.