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Jodo Sect Kichoji Temple
〒807-1114 福岡県北九州市八幡西区吉祥寺町１３−１１
A temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect, with the mountain name Tanshozan and the temple name Seikoin. Within the grounds stands a 130-year-old Nodafuji (Japanese wisteria) designated as a protected tree by Kitakyushu City.
History
Founded in 1217 CE (Kenpo 5) with Bencho as the founding monk and Katsuki Sokusou as the great patron. After a period of decline, it was revived in 1483 CE (Bunmei 5) by Katsuki Kounori. In 1888 CE (Meiji 21), a memorial monument to Bencho was erected within the temple grounds.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds feature a beautiful wisteria trellis. During the Wisteria Festival, the area is illuminated at night, and soft-serve ice cream is sold. The grounds are spacious, but the walking paths include uneven terrain and stone steps, so wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. There are parking lots at both the front and back of the temple, but during festival periods, visitors may need to use nearby parking lots.
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