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Sōtō Sect Jūshōzan Gion-ji Temple
水戸市八幡町１１−６９
A Sōtō sect temple located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, enshrining Shakyamuni (the historical Buddha) as its principal image. It has deep historical ties to the Mito domain and is now also renowned as a scenic spot for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
History
Originally the site of Tendō-ji Temple, founded by Takeda Yoshinori, it was later revived when Tokugawa Mitsukuni invited the monk Tōgō Shin'etsu. In the second year of the Shōtoku era (1712 CE), the temple's name was changed to Jūshōzan Gion-ji, and it became an independent head temple of the Jūshō branch of the Sōtō sect. During the Meiji era, the status of Jūshō branch head temple was abolished, and the temple merged into the Dōgen lineage of the Sōtō sect.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds are spacious, and the main hall, guest quarters, and main gate are grand and impressive. Upon passing through the main gate, you are greeted by guardian lions. Around the parking area, there are large cherry and sandalwood trees, while ginkgo, maple, and azalea trees stand before the main hall, allowing visitors to enjoy spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The graves of Western painters, poets, and manga artists are also scattered throughout the grounds.
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