Yoshizaki-go-bō Temple

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吉崎御坊

Explore the historic site of a significant Jodo Shinshu temple, founded by Rennyo in 1471.

Yoshizaki-go-bō Temple — Opqr CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Historic site of a Jodo Shinshu temple.
Rennyo established it in 1471.
It served as a Jodo Shinshu base.

What to see

A stone monument marks the historic site.
Site of Nishi Betsuin, built in 1746.
Site of Higashi Betsuin, built in 1747.
Located on Mt. Yoshizaki by Lake Kitagata.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: Awara, Fukui
Official site: www.honganjifoundation.org
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesdays, year-end and New Year holidays (follows Rennyo-no-Sato Awara Roadside Station)
Admission: Adults 500 yen
Getting there: Ushinoya Station — 4.2 km (taxi or bus recommended)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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