Gonsho-ji Temple is one of the many bessho (branch location) of Onjo-ji Temple (also known as Miidera Temple). Within the grounds of Onjo-ji Temple is also another bessho known as Bimyo-ji Temple. There was also a station along the Keihan…

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Seian-ji Temple is said to have been restored during the Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568) by a retainer of the Asakura clan of Echizen (former province located in parts of present-day Fukui and Gifu prefectures) named Sugiwaka…

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This temple is famous for “Tozu Buddha Teachings,” which are known as a stepping stone for a chief priest of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism. It is said that Saicho founded this temple in order to spread Buddha’s teachings to…

North central

Jozui-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect that was founded by Kaso Sodon in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The temple is well known for being the training ground of Ikkyu Sojun, the famously quick-witted priest who was…

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Honpuki-ji Temple was constructed during the Showa period (1926-1989) as part of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. Honpuku-ji Temple is well known for being used as a base of operation by the priest Rennyo (famous for his efforts in…

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The enshrined deity of Kanda Shrine is Hikokuni Fukinomikoto. The main shrine building was constructed in the Nanbokucho period (1336-1392) using the “Sangensha Nagarezukuri” style, and is recognized as an important cultural property of Japan. Against a background of green…

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Jinushi Shrine is where the local Shinto deity of Katsuragawa, Shikobuchi Daimyoujin is enshrined. The worship hall, offerings hall, and main shrine are all three lined up in a row on the west side of the shrine. The main shrine…

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