Nenkō-ji Temple
念向寺
A historic Ji-shu sect Buddhist temple founded in 806 featuring ancient protected trees and significant cultural artifacts.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple belonging to the Ji-shu sect founded in the year 806.
- Historical site where Taira no Masakado once donated land to the temple.
- Home to a silk hanging scroll donated by the Hosokawa clan during the Edo period.
What to see
- A large ginkgo tree designated as a city cultural property.
- A chinquapin tree on the grounds recognized as a city cultural property.
- A silk hanging scroll that is registered as a prefectural cultural property.
- A designated portrait of Tenjin housed within the temple buildings.
Getting there
- Located a twenty minute drive from Ushiku Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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