Jōhotsugan-ji Temple
浄発願寺
Jōhotsugan-ji is a historic Tendai temple with a unique past as a refuge for women.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple founded in 1608.
- Founded by Dansei, a mokujiki monk.
- Received patronage from Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- Functioned as a kakekomi-dera during the Edo period.
What to see
- Jōhotsugan-ji Engi Emaki, a cultural property.
- Rokuji Myōgō Amagoi Jiku, a cultural property.
- The former temple location, now called Oku-no-in.
Getting there
- 8-minute drive from Isehara Ōyama IC.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県伊勢原市日向1816 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
