Shōyōin, Buddhist temple in Kofu, Japan.
Located on the slopes of Mount Atago, Shōyōin features two traditional pagodas, one with three stories and another with five stories within its grounds.
During the Sengoku period, Shōyōin ranked first among the Kofu Gozan temples and became a place where Takeda Shingen studied Buddhist teachings from priest Gishu Genpaku.
The temple maintains a portrait of Lady Ooi, mother of Takeda Shingen, which holds the designation of Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Visitors can reach Shōyōin by taking a 10-minute walk north from Kofu Station, making it an accessible destination for both local and international travelers.
As the family temple of Lady Ooi, Shōyōin contains her burial site and remains a testament to the connection between the Takeda clan and Buddhism.
Location: Kofu
Address: 山梨県甲府市桜井町999番地
GPS coordinates: 35.66161,138.62089
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:49
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