Nōji-in Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple.
• Founded in 1222 by Motegi Tomomoto.
• Family temple of the Motegi clan.
• Later became the family temple of the Hosokawa clan.

What to see

• Cemetery with graves of Hosokawa clan lords.
• Cedar trees used as grave markers.
• Stone lanterns marking death dates at graves.
• Nouji-in Somon is a Tangible Cultural Property.
• Hosokawa family graveyard is a Tochigi Prefecture Historic Site.

Getting there

• 7-minute drive from Motegi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.