Shogaku-ji Temple (Numata)

What it is

• Jodo sect Buddhist temple, founded in 1406.
• Komatsu-hime, wife of Sanada Nobuyuki, is considered its founder.
• Main image is Amida Nyorai.
• Holds graves of Komatsu-hime and Kume Tamenosuke.

What to see

• Grave of Komatsu-hime, a designated cultural property.
• Temple gate, a designated cultural property.
• Jizo Juo-zu, a designated cultural property.
• White wisteria, one of Numata's 100 Famous Trees.
• Japanese umbrella pine, a designated natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.