A Rinzai Daitokuji sect temple founded in 1603 by Kuroda Nagamasa, lord of the Chikuzen Fukuoka domain, to pray for the repose of his father Kuroda Josui (Kanbei). Located in Hiroo and affectionately known as "Hiroo no Kuroda-sama," the grounds contain the graves of both Josui and Nagamasa, making it a must-visit for Sengoku history enthusiasts. One of Shibuya Ward's finest temples, its spacious p…
Shokokuji Temple was founded in 1603 by Kuroda Nagamasa, lord of the Chikuzen Fukuoka domain, to pray for the repose of his father Kuroda Josui (Kanbei), who passed away around the same period. Nagamasa established this Rinzai Daitokuji sect temple in Edo as a family mortuary temple, and the graves …
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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