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Sōkō-ji Temple

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Sokoji Temple, founded in 1544, offers a glimpse into local history and literary connections.

Sōkō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1544.
  • The principal image is Amitabha Nyorai.
  • Known as Ryukozan.

What to see

  • A haiku monument on the temple grounds.
  • Grave of Kato Takukawa.
  • Followers included the Renka Han-zaemon family.

When to go

  • Masaoka Shiki composed a haiku about the temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛媛県松山市拓川町7-6 Open in Google Maps

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