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Enkō-ji Temple

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Enkō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple with a castle gate and annual festival.

Enkō-ji Temple
Asturio Cantabrio CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1514 by Masasuke of the Iwasa clan.
  • Moved to current location in 1621.
  • Temple name changed to Enkō-ji in 1712.

What to see

  • Main gate moved from Masujima Castle.
  • Main gate is a Hida City cultural property.
  • Located along the Setogawa River.

When to go

  • Hōonkō festival from January 9 to 16.
  • Hōonkō is known as Santera Mairi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県飛騨市古川町殿町11-11 Open in Google Maps

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