Daijō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple.
• Founded in 1263 by Togashi Iehiro.
• Became a Zen temple in 1283.
• Served as a prayer temple for Ashikaga Takauji.

What to see

• The Sōdō, a monk's hall.
• The Sōmon (main gate), built in 1665.
• The Butsuden (Buddha hall), built in 1702.
• The Butsuden is an Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.