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Maeda sokunen-ji Temple

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前田速念寺

A Jodo Shinshu temple in Nagoya, founded on a castle site, with a statue donated by Maeda Toshiie.

Maeda sokunen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu temple in Nagoya.
  • Its mountain name, Okabesan, comes from Okabe Tadamasa.
  • Founded on the old site of Maeda Castle.
  • Originally a Tendai sect temple, converted during Ikkyu Hoshi's time.

What to see

  • The principal image is an Amida Nyorai statue.
  • The statue was donated by Maeda Toshiie.
  • The lotus pedestal has an inscription.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県名古屋市中川区前田西町1丁目904番地 Open in Google Maps

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