Jōzen-ji Temple

What it is

• One of three head temples of Nichiren Shōshū.
• Founded in 1331 by Satsuma Ajari Nichiei.
• The founder was the local lord Itō clan.
• Converted to Nichiren Shōshū in 1957.

What to see

• Current main hall completed in 1977.
• Honken-ji Temple relocated within the grounds.
• A copy of Soga Monogatari transcribed by a monk.
• This Soga Monogatari is a National Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Hyūga-shi Station.
• Hyūga-shi Station is on the Nippō Main Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.