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Jōhō-ji Temple

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Jōhō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple where a Sokushinbutsu is enshrined, offering a unique spiritual experience.

Jōhō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1645 by Hōyo.
  • Dedicated to Kūyo Kanchū Shōnin, worshipped as 'Jibutsu-sama'.
  • Kūyo Kanchū Shōnin became a Sokushinbutsu.

What to see

  • A phallic statue dedicated for prosperity.

Getting there

  • 4-minute walk from Mame Bus Fukudachūmae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

千葉県野田市三ツ堀1384 Open in Google Maps

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