Shōnen-ji Temple
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Shōnen-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple with cultural properties and a connection to a samurai.
What it is
- A Jishu sect temple.
- Founded in 721 by Taichō Daishi.
- Converted to the Jishu sect in 1290.
- Became a prayer temple for emperors and shoguns.
What to see
- Ōjō-in, where Nitta Yoshisada's remains were brought.
- Nitta Yoshisada's grave is on the grounds.
- A haiku stone monument of Matsuo Bashō.
- A National Important Cultural Property.
- A Fukui Prefecture designated cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福井県坂井市丸岡町長崎19-17 Open in Google Maps
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