Shukushō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple.
• Founded around 1506 by Rinsō Shōkatsu.
• The Nagano clan is believed to be the founder.
• Received 21 koku of land from the shogunate.

What to see

• The Monju-dō hall, rebuilt in 2005.
• A new kuri (temple kitchen/living quarters).
• A renovated garden.
• A tombstone for the horse Surusumi.
• The Heisei Kannon statue.

When to go

• The temple celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2005.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.