Jigen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Chisan sect temple located in Shimotsuke City.
• Founded in 1196 by Nitta Yoshikane and later restored in 1401.
• Served as a resting place for shoguns during their pilgrimages to Nikko.
• Maintained a close official relationship with the Tokugawa Shogunate throughout its history.

What to see

• The site where a dedicated shogun palace and gate once stood.
• Historical grounds of a temple rebuilt after Shogunate structures were destroyed by fire.

Getting there

• The temple is a sixteen minute walk from Koganei Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.