Nōkendō Historic Site

What it is

• A Jizō-dō temple ruin, existing since Muromachi period.
• Jizō-in of Shiba Zōjō-ji moved here around 1661-1673.
• Registered as a Yokohama City Local Historic Site.

What to see

• A monument marks it as the Origin of Kanazawa Hakkei.
• Depicted in ukiyo-e by Utagawa Hiroshige.
• The site is maintained as a hiking course.

When to go

• Known as a plum blossom viewing spot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.