Jōshin-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo Shu Buddhist temple founded by Matsudaira Nobukazu in 1601
• The temple grounds house the remains of scholar Takano Choei
• It serves as the final resting place for literary scholar Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi
• The site is dedicated to the main deity Amida Nyorai

What to see

• An Amida Nyorai statue dating back to the mid-Kamakura period
• The grave of Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi which is a city historic site
• A designated silk painting depicting the Nirvana
• A wooden Senju Kannon statue recognized as a city cultural property

Getting there

• The temple is an 18-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.