Sorimachi Yakushi
反町薬師
A 14th-century temple and historic site with moats, earthworks, and an exorcism fair.
What it is
- A Shingon sect temple, formally Rurizan Myokoin Shomyoji.
- Built in the early 14th century on a historic residence site.
- Also known as Sorimachi Yakata-ato, a National Historic Site.
- Believed to be the residence of Nitta Yoshisada.
What to see
- Moats and earthworks around the temple.
- Cherry trees and wisteria trellises on the grounds.
- Site of a Sengoku period castle with triple moats.
When to go
- January 4th for the annual exorcism fair.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
群馬県太田市新田反町町896 Open in Google Maps
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