Kouju-in Temple (Nishio)
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Kouju-in Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple, home to Nishio tea's original tea tree.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Known as the "Temple of the Tea Ancestor."
- Founded as a Tendai-shu temple.
- Converted to Jodo-shu during the Daiei era (1521-1528).
What to see
- The original tea tree of Nishio tea.
- A monument to Adachi Jun-do.
When to go
- A tea ancestor reporting festival is held annually in December.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県西尾市上町浜屋敷83 Open in Google Maps
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