Shōjō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kisarazu, Japan.
Shōjō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kisarazu, a city in Chiba Prefecture on Honshū island. The compound includes several halls, a main gate, and landscaped courtyards arranged according to traditional design principles.
The temple was founded in 1700 during the middle Edo period. Since then it has served as a spiritual center for the residents of Kisarazu and the surrounding coastal region.
The temple maintains regular ceremonies and rituals that follow the Buddhist calendar, connecting local residents with traditional religious practices.
The compound sits about a ten-minute walk from Kisarazu Station and is accessible daily. The paths within the grounds are level and pass through shaded areas beneath old trees.
The main hall contains several wooden carvings from the 18th century, including detailed depictions of protective deities. These figures show the craftsmanship of local carvers who combined religious iconography with regional design forms.
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