Jōei-ji, Buddhist temple in Miyanoshita, Yamaguchi, Japan
The temple grounds contain a traditional stone garden with a pond and dry waterfall, surrounded by forest on three sides except the southern area.
Originally constructed in 1563 by Mōri Motonari to honor his deceased son Takamoto, the temple relocated multiple times before settling at its current location.
The temple belongs to the Tofuku-ji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and displays a statue of Senju Kannon Bosatsu as its main religious object.
Visitors can reach the temple within 15 minutes by walking from Miyano Station or take a 10-minute car ride from Yamaguchi Station on JR West Line.
The garden, designed by monk Sesshū Tōyō, earned dual recognition as a National Historic Site and National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1926.
Location: Ōmachi
Inception: 1606
GPS coordinates: 35.31589,139.55433
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:25
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