Sokushō-in Temple
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A historic Shingon temple in Saitama founded by Emperor Shōmu, featuring a cultural property statue and former samurai residence grounds.
What it is
- A Shingon Chisan sect temple founded by Emperor Shōmu during the Tenpyō era
- The name translates to a place for stopping or preventing obstacles
- Built on the former residence site of the historical figure Minamoto no Noriyori
- Formerly served as a regional headquarters managing three hundred branch temples
What to see
- A wooden seated statue of Fudō Myōō designated as a prefectural cultural property
- Temple grounds that are officially recognized as a prefectural historic site
Getting there
- Located an eighteen minute drive from the Higashimatsuyama Interchange
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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