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A Soto Zen temple founded by Keien Hidetsuna, a key retainer of Mogami Yoshiaki, in Koga's historic temple district
10 min walk from JR Koga Station
3-2-25 Yokoyama-cho, Koga, Ibaraki
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A Soto Zen temple in Koga with historical connections to the Koga domain.
The principal Shaka Nyorai conveys Zen teachings of seeking inner peace and enlightenment.
Located in Koga Castle town's temple district, standing amid the historical townscape.
Founded by Keien Hidetsuna (a Mogami clan retainer), giving the temple its distinctive name.
The grounds are wrapped in silence with a simple, pure …
Founded by Keien Hidetsuna during the Keicho era (1596-1615) according to tradition.
Keien Hidetsuna was a warrior from Dewa Province, known as a key retainer of Mogami Yoshiaki.
He moved to Koga amid political upheaval after the Battle of Sekigahara and founded this temple.
As a Soto Zen temple, it…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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