Kōtoku-ji
弘徳寺
A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Yachiyo founded by a disciple of Shinran who converted his private residence.
What it is
- A Shinshu Otani-ha temple located in Yachiyo, Ibaraki Prefecture.
- Founded by Shingyo, a disciple of Shinran formerly known as Soma Yoshikiyo.
- The original temple was created by converting the founder's private residence.
- The site belongs to a sect leader who briefly left and then returned to Shinran's teachings.
What to see
- A wooden standing statue of Amida Nyorai housed within the temple.
- The Amida Nyorai statue is a designated Yachiyo Town cultural property.
Getting there
- The temple is located eighteen minutes from Bando Interchange by car.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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