Keitokuin, Buddhist temple in Koshu, Japan
Keitokuin is a Buddhist temple in Koshu with several historic buildings spread across its grounds. The main gate is designated as a cultural property of Yamanashi Prefecture and stands out among the structures.
The temple was founded in 1583 by Tokugawa Ieyasu as a memorial to Takeda Katsuyori and his family. This followed the fall of the Takeda clan, which had been a major power in feudal Japan.
The temple serves as a memorial place for the Takeda clan, an important family during Japan's feudal period. You will find burial stones and monuments here that honor their memory.
The temple is about a 10-minute walk from the Keitokuin-Iriguchi bus stop and easy to reach. Parking is available on site for cars and buses, making a visit straightforward to plan.
Stone tablets from the mid-Edo period bearing Buddhist inscriptions were discovered here in 2006. These tablets were dedicated to Takeda Katsuyori and offer a rare glimpse into religious practices of that era.
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