浄発願寺

The temple features a large copper statue of Jizo Bosatsu, cast in 1755, and contains multiple prayer halls along the Hinata River.

Founded in 1608 by Buddhist monk Dansai, the temple received substantial land grants from Tokugawa Ieyasu, covering 165,000 tsubo of territory.

The temple served as a sanctuary during the Edo period, allowing refuge to those seeking protection, except for individuals accused of murder or arson.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking a bus from Isehara Station North Exit to Hinata Yakushi stop, followed by a 1-kilometer walk.

The temple relocated to its current location in 1938 after a typhoon destroyed its original site, which remains as an inner sanctuary with meditation caves.

Location: Isehara

Address: 1816 Hinata, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1101, Japan 259-1101 Isehara

Phone: +81463943954

GPS coordinates: 35.43592,139.26989

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05