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Shinkō-ji Temple

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Shinkoji Temple offers a glimpse into history with its ancient origins and cultural properties.

Shinkō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple.
  • Possibly founded in 1092 by Jikaku Daishi Ennin.
  • Alternatively, founded by Minamoto no Yoshimitsu during 1087-1094.
  • Named after Minamoto Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu.

What to see

  • Myoho-renge-kyo woodblocks, a cultural property.
  • Shinkoji documents, a cultural property.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from the Mine bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県川口市峯1319 Open in Google Maps

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