Jōkō-ji Temple
常弘寺
Jōkō-ji Temple: a historic temple founded in 1225 with important statues.
What it is
- A temple founded in 1225.
- Founded by Jizen, an associate of Emperor Go-Toba.
- Dedicated to Amida Nyorai.
What to see
- Principal image: Amida Nyorai statue from late Kamakura period.
- Original Taishido building dates to 645.
- Shotoku Taishi statue from the Muromachi period.
- Wooden Amida Nyorai standing statue is a cultural property.
- Wooden Shotoku Taishi standing statue is a cultural property.
Getting there
- 25-minute walk from Hitachiomiya Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県常陸大宮市石沢1467 Open in Google Maps
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