Shōgen-ji Temple
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Shogenji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with a unique hidden Benzaiten statue.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Shogen in 1444.
- Restored by Gencho during the Keicho era.
What to see
- The current main hall is a Benzaiten-do.
- Main hall rebuilt in the late Edo period.
- Hidden Benzaiten statue is enshrined.
- Benzaiten is known as "Blind Benzaiten."
- Benzaiten believed to be by Chisho Daishi Enchin.
Getting there
- 17-minute walk from Myoden Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県市川市河原3-6 Open in Google Maps
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