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Kotagahama Beach
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The shore where Shinran landed in exile in 1207, a sacred site of Jodo Shinshu pilgrimage ever since.
Founded
1207
Type
Historic Site
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About 15 min walk from Echigo Tokimeki Railway Naoetsu Station
Gochi, Joetsu, Niigata
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Historic Site
Founded 1207
819 years
Overview
A stretch of coast along the Sea of Japan in Gochi, Joetsu City. This is said to be where Shinran landed after being exiled to Echigo in 1207, and it is known as a sacred site associated with Jodo Shinshu. A monument commemorating Shinran's landing has been erected on the beach, drawing many visitors including Jodo Shinshu believers. Set against the grand Sea of Japan of the Hokuriku coast, the sc…
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Origins
In 1207, Shinran was exiled to Echigo Province (present-day Joetsu City) by an edict banning the nembutsu issued by Retired Emperor Go-Toba. This beach is said to be the site where Shinran and his party came ashore, and it has been revered as a sacred place of Jodo Shinshu ever since. Kota Shrine al…
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Shinran
Founder of Jōdo Shinshū
Age 34 at founding
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This is said to be where Shinran landed after being exiled to Echigo in 1207, and it is known as a sacred site associated with Jodo Shinshu. A monument commemorating Shinran's landing has been erected on the beach, drawing many visitors including Jodo Shinshu believers.
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