Raikō-ji Temple
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A historic Jishu sect temple founded in 1194 by Minamoto no Yoritomo to honor the fallen warrior Miura Yoshiaki.
What it is
- A Jishu sect temple founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1194
- Dedicated to the memory of the warrior Miura Yoshiaki
- Originally established as a Shingon sect temple named Nozo-ji
- Converted to the Jishu sect by the monk On'a
What to see
- The main object of worship is a statue of Amida Nyorai
- A central deity that served as the guardian Buddha of Miura Yoshiaki
- Two stone pagodas located on the temple grounds
- The grave of Miura Yoshiaki and the grave of Tatara Shigeharu
Getting there
- Located an eighteen minute walk from Kamakura Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Raikō-ji Temple Open in Google Maps
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