実成寺, 福島県会津若松市にある日蓮正宗の寺院
Jitsujōji is a Buddhist temple in Aizuwakamatsu dedicated to the Nichiren Shoshu tradition. The site features traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs, a main hall containing a statue of Nichiren Daishōnin, and grounds that include small gardens and a cemetery for local families.
The temple was founded in 1303 by the monk Jison, a third-generation disciple of the Nichiren Shoshu tradition. In 1628, a significant abbot arrived who later became the 18th head of Daiseki-ji, and by 1768 important structures like the founder's hall had been added to the complex.
The temple is named after Fujiwara Sōjō, a person whose memory inspired its founding. Visitors and locals alike make offerings of flowers and incense before the statues as an expression of devotion and respect for Buddhist teachings.
The temple sits just a five-minute walk from Aizuwakamatsu Station, making it convenient for visitors. A small office on the grounds provides information about the site's history and Buddhist practices.
The temple houses old manuscripts and handwritten copies of sutras created by monks over many generations. These precious works demonstrate the deep commitment of past residents to preserving and transmitting Buddhist teachings.
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