Shōun-ji Temple
青雲寺
Shōun-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple founded in 1192, housing a significant Heian-period statue.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
- Founded in 1192 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
- Its crest is Sasa Rindō, from the Minamoto clan.
What to see
- A wooden Amitābha Nyorai statue from the late Heian period.
- The statue is a Shiraoka City cultural property.
- The temple cemetery contains the grave of Tachikawa Kinroku.
Getting there
- A 3-minute walk from the Takadaibashi bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県白岡市篠津672 Open in Google Maps
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