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Jakkō-in Temple

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Jakko-in is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1814, known for its annual November market.

Jakkō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1814 as Jakko-an.
  • Became Jakko-in in 1880.
  • Principal image is Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

  • Site of the former Kiryu Jin'ya.
  • Washi Daimyojin tutelary shrine.

When to go

  • Tori-no-ichi market is held annually in November.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

群馬県桐生市西久方町二丁目3番9号 Open in Google Maps

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