Tokugen-in, Buddhist temple in Kiyotaki, Maibara, Japan.
Tokugen-in is a Buddhist temple in Kiyotaki featuring traditional Japanese architecture with sliding doors, tatami mat flooring, and intricate wooden details throughout its buildings. The temple grounds hold multiple rows of ancestral graves that span several centuries of the Kyōgoku family's history.
The temple was founded in 1283 by Kyōgoku Ujinobu and became the family's spiritual center. In 1672, Kyōgoku Taketoyo obtained permission from the Tokugawa shogunate to rebuild and expand the structures on the grounds.
The temple serves as a family memorial site for the Kyōgoku clan, with graves that show how monument designs changed over time. Visitors can observe how the family honored their ancestors through these structures.
The temple sits about 30 minutes on foot from JR Central Kashiwabara Station or roughly 10 minutes by car from Ōmi-Nagaoka Station. It is worth checking ahead about visiting hours, as some interior areas may have restricted access depending on the season or special events.
The founder Kyōgoku Ujinobu's grave monument stands noticeably taller than the other tombs on the grounds, reflecting his importance to the clan. Many visitors overlook how this single structure visually anchors the entire burial ground.
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