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Tokushoji Temple stands in the Yokoyama district of Koga City, featuring traditional Japanese Buddhist architectural elements with a central main hall and an octagonal Daishi hall.

Founded in 1275 during the Kamakura period, the temple served as a prayer site for the Koga Kubo branch of the Ashikaga clan until their decline in the 16th century.

The temple maintains regular ceremonies on the 17th of each month, when the Thousand-Armed Kannon Hall opens its doors to worshippers and visitors.

Located 1.7 kilometers from Koga Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line, the temple provides free bicycle rentals and cemetery consultation services for visitors.

The temple grounds contain sand from all 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, allowing visitors to perform the traditional Sand-Walking ritual without traveling to Shikoku.

Location: Koga

GPS coordinates: 36.19940,139.70375

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03