Jojoki Temple

What it is

• A Jishu temple founded in 1324.
• Founded by Satake Sadayoshi for his mother's memorial.
• Ta-ami Donkai Shonin was the founder.
• Served as a camp during the 1864 Tenguto Rebellion.

What to see

• Located on a plateau at Ota Castle's southern end.
• Mizutama Inari Shrine is on the grounds.

When to go

• Mizutama Inari Shrine holds a night festival on August 2.

Getting there

• A 15-minute walk from Hitachi-Ota Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.