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Kōchaku-ji Temple

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Kōchakuji is a historic Zen temple founded in 1592, with cultural properties and graves of a Tokugawa retainer.

Kōchaku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1592.
  • Sadakiyo Shitara, a Tokugawa Ieyasu retainer, was the founder.

What to see

  • Seated statue of Shaka Nyorai is the principal image.
  • Wooden Shaka Nyorai statue is a cultural property.
  • Shitara family graves are a designated historic site.

Getting there

  • 32-minute walk from Kazo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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