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Raikō-ji Temple

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Raikoji is a historic Soto Zen temple, known for its hydrangeas and unique railway setting.

Raikō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Soto Zen temple in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture.
  • Founded between 999 and 1004 by Genken Sozu.
  • Principal image is Jizo Gan'o Bosatsu.
  • Known as Ajisaidera, or Hydrangea Temple.

What to see

  • About 400 hydrangea plants on the temple grounds.
  • Nose Electric Railway runs through the temple grounds.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Nose Electric Railway Uneno Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県川西市東畦野2丁目17-2 Open in Google Maps

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