Sōken-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple founded as a retirement site for priests from Kominato Tanjoji.
• The temple likely dates back to the early Muromachi period.
• Priest Nissen restored the temple in 1655 with support from benefactor Nakano Kichibei.
• Historically this site attracted many worshippers traveling from the city of Edo.

What to see

• A historic stone monument dating back to the Kakitsu era.
• Architecture and grounds belonging to the lineage of the Kominato Tanjoji temple.

Getting there

• The temple is a twenty-five minute walk from Sakasai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.