Shōsen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture.
• Founded in 1263 by Hōshō-ni, daughter of Hōjō Tokiyori.
• Originally a Shingon sect temple, later converted to Sōtō Zen.
• Attracted female worshippers as a 'women's enlightenment dojo'.

What to see

• The main image is Jizō Bosatsu, a hidden Buddha.

When to go

• The hidden Buddha is shown once every 50 years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.