Jōshō-in Temple
常照院 (佐賀市)
Joshō-in is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, family temple of the Ishii clan, with ties to the Nabeshima clan.
What it is
- Nichiren Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1429 by Ishii Echigo-no-kami Tadakuni.
- Family temple of the Ishii clan.
- Prayer temple of the Nabeshima clan.
What to see
- Temple grounds are former site of Iimori Castle.
- Main hall has Nabeshima and Ishii family crests.
- Graves of Ishii Tsune'en and Ishii Ryōichi.
- Ishii family tree is a temple treasure.
Getting there
- 30-minute bus ride from JR Saga Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
佐賀県佐賀市本庄町鹿子1206番地3 Open in Google Maps
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