Kenshō-ji Temple
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Kenshoji Temple, founded in 807, is a historic temple with a unique marsh and cultural properties.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple in Iwaki City.
- Founded in 807 by Tokuitsu.
- Also known as Numanouchi Benzaiten or Kensho Benzaiten.
- Protected by the Iwakitaira domain during the Edo period.
What to see
- A hall dedicated to Benzaiten.
- Main hall and temple gate renovated in the Edo period.
- Temple gate has carvings by Hidari Jingoro.
- Temple gate is a city-designated important cultural property.
- Kensho-numa is an oval-shaped marsh, 200m long.
- Marsh is a nationally designated natural monument for eel habitat.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福島県いわき市平沼之内字代ノ下104 Open in Google Maps
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