Senkou-ji Temple (Kariya)
専光寺 (刈谷市)
A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Kariya featuring a massive ancient camphor tree and rare Edo-period Buddhist scrolls.
What it is
- A Shinshu Otani-ha temple located in Kariya City.
- Originally founded as a Tendai sect temple before converting to Jodo Shinshu.
- Converted by Abbot Keinenbo under the influence of the priest Rennyo.
What to see
- A city-designated natural monument camphor tree with a 6.4-meter trunk circumference.
- A complete six-volume set of the Ojo Yoshu religious text.
- The Mino Province Blacksmith Genealogy, a designated prefectural cultural property.
- An intricate hell picture scroll dating back to the Edo period.
Getting there
- Located within walking distance from Meitetsu Kariyashi Station.
- Situated directly to the east of Choen-ji and Kaikai-ji temples.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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