Shōkō-ji Temple
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Shokoji Temple: a historic Jodo-shu temple with a notable Edo period grave, 15 minutes from Hanyu Station.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu temple in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture.
- Founded in 1543 by Eiyo.
- Named after Kooin Kiyoshoko Daishi.
- Received a red seal letter from Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1648.
What to see
- The temple cemetery.
- Grave of Seishin Shimizu, a brewing industry figure.
- Seishin Shimizu's grave is a designated historic site.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Hanyu Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県羽生市北2-5-9 Open in Google Maps
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