Kaiun-ji Temple
開雲寺
A historic Shingon temple in Tochigi that served as a prestigious rest stop for Tokugawa Shoguns and Emperor Meiji.
What it is
- A Shingon Chisan sect temple founded by the monk Eun in 781
- The temple was moved to its current site by Tako Mitsutomo in 1502
- It served as a rest stop for Tokugawa Shoguns and Emperor Meiji
- The temple is dedicated to a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai
What to see
- A wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai designated as a prefectural cultural property
- A historic tea kettle featuring the Tokugawa family crest
- The temple bell which dates back to 1758
- A palace built in 1649 specifically for the Shogun to use
Getting there
- The temple is a five minute walk from Ishibashi Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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