Daikō-ji Temple
大興寺
Daikoji is a Soto Zen temple known for its unique cocoon-shaped tombstones.
What it is
- A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Daitetsu Sorei in the Muromachi period.
- Daitetsu Sorei was the 8th abbot of Sojiji temple.
- Associated with the legend of the Ko-umare-ishi.
What to see
- Ko-umare-ishi: cocoon-shaped stones used as tombstones.
- First Ko-umare-ishi for Daitetsu Osho weighs about 75kg.
- Natural stone muhoto are rare nationwide.
- Daikoji no Muhoto is a city-designated scenic spot.
Getting there
- About 2km from Makinohara Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
静岡県牧之原市西萩間426 Open in Google Maps
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