Jōkōin Temple
常光院
Jokoin is a historic Tendai temple with samurai earthworks and important cultural properties.
What it is
- Tendai sect temple in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture.
- Also known as Kumagaya Yakuyoke Daishi.
- Founded in 1192 by Nakanjo Ienaga.
- Designated Saitama Prefecture historic site in 1951.
What to see
- Earthworks and moats from a samurai residence.
- National Important Cultural Property: Amida Raigo painting.
- Several Kumagaya City tangible cultural properties.
Getting there
- Bus from Kumagaya Station North Exit.
- Two-minute walk from Takenouchi bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県熊谷市上中条1160 Open in Google Maps
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