Tōkō-ji Temple
東向寺
A historic temple in Nishio housing the grave of Imagawa Yoshimoto and ancient Kannon statues dating to the Heian period.
What it is
- A Jodo Shu Seizan Fukusa school temple located in Nishio City.
- Founded by Ennin during the Jogan era as a Tendai sect temple.
- Converted to Jodo Shu by Koyu Etoku during the Meio era.
- Site of a grave mound and memorial for the warlord Imagawa Yoshimoto.
What to see
- A stone pagoda serving as a memorial to Imagawa Yoshimoto.
- Thirty-three Kannon stone statues located in the eastern mountains.
- A large Kannon statue standing at the mountain summit.
- A city-designated standing statue of Kannon Bodhisattva from the late Heian period.
When to go
- Visit in April when the historic Kannon statue is publicly displayed.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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