A Rinzai Myoshinji sect temple founded in 1648. During the Kanbun era, Makino Narisada — a trusted aide (sobayonin) of the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi — devoted himself to the temple and rebuilt its halls, greatly boosting its fortunes. Makino Narisada is known as a close confidant of Tsunayoshi who was involved in enforcing the Laws of Compassion for Living Things. The precincts contain a haiku monum…
Founded in 1648. Makino Narisada, sobayonin of the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi, rebuilt the temple in the Kanbun era. The 'Basho-o Yukizuka' haiku monument commemorates Matsuo Basho's connection. Rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it remains a center of Rinzai Zen and literary culture in Honjo-Fu…
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