Jōdō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kumamoto, Japan.
The temple stands at the end of a long stone pathway lined with traditional buildings and features a concrete niomon front gate from 1920.
Established in 1585 in Osaka by Kato Kiyomasa, the temple underwent multiple relocations before settling at its current location and reconstruction in 1884.
The temple belongs to the Nichiren sect of Buddhism and maintains a worship hall where visitors can participate in meditation sessions and prayer gatherings.
Visitors need to climb the Munatsuki Gangi stairway of 176 steps to reach the mausoleum, which contains the remains of Kato Kiyomasa and two retainers.
A large joyato lantern positioned near the stairway summit previously served as a light beacon visible from the grounds of Kumamoto Castle.
Location: Kumamoto
GPS coordinates: 32.83367,130.68158
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:04
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