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Genchō-ji Temple

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Gencho-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple, founded in 1618, with strong ties to the influential Ina clan.

Genchō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1618 by Tadaharu Ina.
  • Served as the Ina clan's family temple.

What to see

  • Stone monument recording Ina family achievements.
  • Graves of successive generations of the Ina family.
  • Ina-ke Shotokuhi, a tangible cultural property.
  • Amida Nyorai statue, a tangible cultural property.
  • Stone tablet predating the temple's founding.

Getting there

  • 4-minute walk from Aijuku Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県川口市赤山1285 Open in Google Maps

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