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Sōrin-ji Temple

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Sorinji is a historic Soto Zen temple with important cultural properties and natural monuments.

Sōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1447 or 1450 by Nagao Kagemasa.
  • Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
  • Once attracted practitioners for Zen discussions.

What to see

  • Seven buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties.
  • A wooden statue of Nagao Masakata.
  • Natural monument: Senbon Kashi.
  • Natural monument: Ohkaya.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

群馬県渋川市中郷2399 Open in Google Maps

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