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Chokyu-zan Gokoku-ji

島原市寺町6239

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A Nichiren sect temple located in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, with the mountain name Chokyu-zan. It enshrines the Sosei Sanjiban-gami, a cultural property of Shimabara City.

History

Founded in 1651 CE (Keian 4) by Takatoki Tadayuki, who was installed as the lord of Shimabara after the Shimabara Rebellion, with Honko-in Nichiyo as the founding monk. The temple survived the great earthquake and tsunami of 1783 CE (Kansei 4). The grounds contain the tomb of Ryuzoji Takayuki and a haiku monument for Shoda Sansho.

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What visitors say

The grounds are enveloped in silence, creating a calming atmosphere. As a Nichiren sect temple, it features the Sanjiban-gami Hall enshrining the Sosei Sanjiban-gami, a designated cultural property of Shimabara City, and hosts events such as music festivals in the main hall. Visitors can obtain Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps) and Goshudai (priestly calligraphy).

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