Daisho-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo sect Buddhist temple founded by Gyushu in 1602.
• The temple stands on the former site of an earlier Tendai sect temple.
• It serves as the final resting place for its founder and local historical figures.

What to see

• The grave of founder Gyushu, a designated Hino City historical site.
• The Seppo Irohashu, which is a Tokyo designated cultural property.
• The grave of the kyoka poet Tamagawakei Yuo.
• Two graves belonging to the headmen of the local Sato family.

Getting there

• The temple is a five minute walk from Hino Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.