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Shōfuku-ji

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Shōfuku-ji is a historic Zen temple in Iwate, home to a unique Kannon hall and ancient Jizō statue.

Shōfuku-ji
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture.
  • Founded in 1596 by Zenshitsu Chōdon Zenji.
  • Patron was the Kita clan, lords of Terada Castle.

What to see

  • Shirasaka Kannon-dō, moved here in 1919.
  • Wooden Jizō Bosatsu standing statue, guardian of Narayama Sado.
  • Jizō statue shows late Heian period characteristics.
  • Terada Castle ruins are located behind the temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県八幡平市西根寺田第20地割27番地 Open in Google Maps

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