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Shōgaku-ji Temple

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Shōgaku-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, preserving its original main hall and significant statues.

Shōgaku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded in December 1607.
  • Established by Chōken.
  • Main hall rebuilt in 1684 after a fire.

What to see

  • Main hall preserves its original construction.
  • Principal image: standing statue of Amitābha Tathāgata.
  • Statues of Shinran and Rennyo are enshrined.
  • An old well from the temple's founding remains.
  • The temple has old documents.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県奈良市南中町4 Open in Google Maps

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