Henjō-ji Temple
遍照寺
A Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1198, serving as the historical prayer hall for the Sakakibara family in Tatebayashi.
What it is
- A Shingon Buzan sect Buddhist temple founded by Nitta Yoshishige in 1198
- The first head priest was the monk Jikan
- Relocated to its current site in 1590 by Sakakibara Yasumasa
- Served as a dedicated prayer hall for the Sakakibara family
What to see
- The temple crest featuring the Sakakibara family Genji-guruma design
Getting there
- A fifteen minute walk from Tatebayashi Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Henjō-ji Temple Open in Google Maps
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