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Kōgaku-ji Temple

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A quiet Soto Zen temple in Minato linked to the Sakuma clan, featuring a traditional main hall and historic cemetery.

Kōgaku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple also known by the mountain name Io-zan.
  • A branch temple of Eigen-ji located in Ibaraki Prefecture.
  • Associated with the Sakuma clan of the former Iiyama Domain.
  • Named after the Buddhist name of the lord Sakuma Katsumune.

What to see

  • The main hall situated directly in front of the temple entrance.
  • A cemetery located down an alley to the right of the grounds.
  • Maruyama Shrine which is positioned directly across from the temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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