Keishō-ji Temple
桂昌寺 (豊橋市)
Keishō-ji Temple, a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple, offers a glimpse into Japan's religious and educational past.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1204.
- Originally a Shingon sect nunnery, Keishō-an.
- Its mountain name is Tenkōzan.
What to see
- Seated statue of Shō Kannon Bosatsu, the main deity.
- Main hall, once Oitsu Elementary School's first building.
- Jizō-dō enshrining Enmei Jizō and Kannon.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Toyohashi Railroad Atsumi Line Oitsu Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県豊橋市老津町大津中57 Open in Google Maps
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