Shōbō-ji, Buddhist temple in Higashimatsuyama, Japan
The temple grounds contain the Kannon Hall with 88 Buddha statues representing temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage route and stone walls surrounding it.
The temple, established as a prayer site in 718 during the Yōrō period, expanded into a complex in 796 under Emperor Kammu's orders.
The temple belongs to the Chishaku branch of Shingon Buddhism and stands as the tenth sacred site among the 33 temples of Kanto region.
Visitors enter through the Niō-mon gate, protected by temple guardians, and can explore multiple structures including the bell tower and Yakushi Pavilion.
The temple houses a copper bell from 1322, recognized as a prefectural cultural asset, and features a 700-year-old Ginkgo tree with an 11-meter trunk.
Location: Higashimatsuyama
Inception: 718
Part of: Bandō Sanjūsankasho
Website: http://iwadonosan-shoboji.org
GPS coordinates: 36.00139,139.36236
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:19
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