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Sōken-in Temple

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Soken-in is a historic Soto Zen temple, restored after fire, with a notable principal image.

Sōken-in Temple
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What it is

  • It is a Soto Zen temple, founded in 1505.
  • Its mountain name is Banryuzan.
  • It was founded by Kido Genpaku.
  • It was restored by Sosetsu during the Meireki era.

What to see

  • The principal image is Shaka Nyorai.

Getting there

  • Take a bus to Dairokuten.
  • It is on Kanagawa Prefectural Road 43.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県藤沢市大庭819番地 Open in Google Maps

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