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Shoyo-ji Temple (Chibu)

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松養寺 (知夫村)

Shoyo-ji Temple: a historic temple with imperial connections and a notable ginkgo tree.

Shoyo-ji Temple (Chibu)
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What it is

  • A temple named by Emperor Go-Daigo in 1332.
  • Originally called Urumibo, located on Akahageyama.
  • Discontinued in 1869, restored in 1943.

What to see

  • Wooden Jizo Bosatsu standing statue is the main image.
  • Main image is a cultural property of Shimane Prefecture.
  • Main image dates from late Kamakura to early Muromachi period.
  • Large ginkgo tree is a natural monument of Chibu-mura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

島根県隠岐郡知夫村知夫1540番地 Open in Google Maps

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