Zenchō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen Buddhist temple founded by Akai Ienori in 1523.
• The temple honors the memory of Akai Nobuie.
• The Kannon-do hall was established by Muso Soseki between 1345 and 1350.
• The site contains the grave of Sakakibara Tadatsugu's mother.

What to see

• The Kannon-do hall which predates the main temple buildings.
• City-designated historic sites including a grave and stone lanterns.
• The Sannoyama Burial Mound located within the temple grounds.

Getting there

• The temple is a fifteen-minute walk from the bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.