Shô'on-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple.
• Founded between 1342 and 1350.
• Served as a resting place during travel.
• A monk named Tagyu opened a terakoya school here.

What to see

• The main deity is Enmei Jizō Son.
• Temple buildings rebuilt after an 1882 fire.

When to go

• Known as 'Tsuwabuki-dera' due to blooming tsuwabuki.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.