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Tōshō-ji Temple

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Tōshō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with many important cultural properties.

Tōshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Jo-chū Tengin.
  • Revived in 1412 by Kizan Shōsan.
  • Main deity is Hōkan Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

  • Many buildings are National Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.
  • Several Prefectural Designated Cultural Properties are housed here.
  • Several Yakage Town Designated Cultural Properties are housed here.
  • 43 ancient documents are Prefectural Important Cultural Properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岡山県小田郡矢掛町横谷3798 Open in Google Maps

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