Shōbō-ji Temple
正法寺
Shōbō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with Japan's largest thatched roof.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1348.
- Main deity is Nyoirin Kannon.
- First Sōtō Zen temple in the Tōhoku region.
- Designated third head temple by Emperor Sukō in 1350.
What to see
- Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Main hall has Japan's largest thatched roof.
- Three buildings are Important Cultural Properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岩手県奥州市水沢黒石町字正法寺129 Open in Google Maps
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