🏷 Pilgrimage Site
The Japanese Peace Pagoda
About This Place
The Japanese Peace Pagoda
Built in 1988 as a world peace initiative by Nichidatsu Fujii, featuring a stupa, shrine with Mahayana influence, and 99 small stupas near the Ampara tank. Site survived eastern Sri Lanka’s violence and is near a famous elephant crossing.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 November to February
Safety Rating
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible by road; elephant crossing nearby
📖 Legends & Stories
Founded inspired by Fujii’s meeting with Gandhi; Peace Pagodas symbolize world peace worldwide.
Location
📍 Find It Here
7.310000, 81.670000
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