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Chōzen-ji Temple (Nagoya)

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Visit this historic Shinshu temple in Nagoya, founded in 1538, to see its main hall and unique grave.

Chōzen-ji Temple (Nagoya)
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What it is

  • A Shinshu Otani sect temple.
  • Founded in 1538 by Shinkuro.
  • Once the family temple of Sassa Narimasa.
  • A direct branch temple of Higashi Hongan-ji.

What to see

  • A wooden statue of Amitabha Nyorai is the main deity.
  • The main hall was built around 1857 or 1862.
  • A bell was donated to the temple in 1668.
  • The grave of Takada Taroan is on the grounds.

When to go

  • Honko-sama event is held every November.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県名古屋市西区上小田井1丁目259番地 Open in Google Maps

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