Jōshō-ji

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Jōshō-ji, Nichiren Buddhist temple in Suehirocho, Japan

The temple grounds contain multiple wooden buildings around a central hall, with two tea houses and a pond featuring a Hakuba Kannon statue.

Founded in 1616 by Jakushoin Nichiken Shonin during the Edo period, the temple became a center for monk education through the Takagamine Danrin School.

The temple holds annual spring festivals in April to commemorate Yoshino Tayu, a prominent Edo period courtesan who contributed the vermillion entrance gate.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking the Kyoto subway to Kitaoji Station and then bus number Kita 1 to Takagaminegenkoan-mae stop.

The temple grounds maintain a natural forest setting where vegetation grows freely, creating an untamed environment different from traditional Japanese gardens.

Location: 末広町

Inception: 1604

GPS coordinates: 34.70017,135.50994

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:03

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