Jōkō-ji Temple
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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1336, offering ancient architecture and artifacts.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Myōshin-ji school temple.
- Founded in 1336 by Ashikaga Takauji.
- Rebuilt during the Eishō era by Akamatsu Yoshimura.
- Nanshitsu Zenji was invited in 1648.
What to see
- Main gate, middle gate, and bell tower.
- An Inari Shrine is on the grounds.
- Grave of Nanshitsu Zenji.
- Gorintō believed to be Akamatsu Yoshimura's grave.
- Main image is an Eleven-faced Kannon statue.
- Hanging scroll by Daitō Kokushi.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県加古川市神野町神野332-1 Open in Google Maps
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