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Jōan-ji Temple

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常安寺 (長岡市)

Jōan-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded by Uesugi Kenshin, restored in 1701.

Jōan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Uesugi Kenshin.
  • Formal mountain name is Hoonrin Seiryuzan.
  • Restored at its current location in 1701.

What to see

  • Located at the foot of Mount Akiba.
  • Four subordinate branch temples.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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