Jōkō-ji Temple
浄興寺
Jokoji Temple is a historic Buddhist site where Shinran's remains are enshrined.
What it is
- Head temple of the Shinshu Jokoji sect.
- Founded by Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu.
- Shinran's remains are enshrined here.
- Became independent as Shinshu Jokoji-ha in 1952.
What to see
- Main hall is a large Buddhist temple building.
- Main hall built around 1679.
- Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県上越市寺町2丁目6番地45号 Open in Google Maps
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