Overview
Joman-ji is a temple of the Seizan Zenrin-ji branch of Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism, in Inuyama Nishikoken, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. Its mountain name is Nichirinzan. With a long history said to reach back to 1291, its grounds preserve a building registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Standing in a quiet corner close to the castle town of Inuyama, it makes a fitting stop to pair with a stroll through the historic streets. Here you can sense the weight of Inuyama's history up close while taking in cultural property handed down through the centuries, making it a rewarding call on any trip. For whether and when the interior may be viewed, it is best to check official information.
Highlights
- ●A long history of more than seven centuries, said to reach back to 1291
- ●A building within the grounds registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan
- ●Its distinguished standing as a temple of the Jodo Seizan Zenrin-ji branch with the mountain name Nichirinzan
- ●A setting close to the castle town of Inuyama, well suited to a historical stroll
History
Joman-ji belongs to the Seizan Zenrin-ji branch of Jodo Buddhism and bears the mountain name Nichirinzan. Its history is said to reach back to 1291, marking it as an old temple that has accumulated more than seven centuries in the Inuyama area. The Seizan Zenrin-ji branch of Jodo Buddhism takes Zenrin-ji, also known as Eikan-do, in Kyoto as its head temple, and has long cherished the teaching of the nembutsu. A building handed down within its grounds over that long history is registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, recognition of the value preserved across the ages. As a temple that has supported local faith through the story of the flourishing castle town of Inuyama, its origins are still recounted today.
Access
The temple is located in Inuyama Nishikoken, Inuyama City, in a part of the town belonging to the castle-town district of Inuyama. Its coordinates are roughly 35.38 degrees north and 136.93 degrees east. The usual route is to travel by rail toward Inuyama from the Nagoya direction and then walk through central Inuyama to reach it. Close to Inuyama Castle and the sights of the castle town, it is easy to include on the same round. Because walking routes from the nearest station, parking, and viewing hours may change, it is reassuring to confirm current details through official information before you set out.
Best season
If you combine your visit with a walk through the castle town, the mild seasons of spring and autumn are especially recommended. In spring under gentle sunlight, and in autumn amid clear air and colouring trees, you can savour at leisure grounds with more than seven centuries of history. As a castle town, Inuyama has its own charm in every season, and choosing a quieter time of day to view the registered cultural property will make the moment all the more memorable.
Map
35.3836, 136.9374 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive in central Inuyama and first view the registered cultural property building at Joman-ji
- 2At this old temple of the mountain name Nichirinzan, reflect on more than seven centuries of history
- 3Walk on to the castle town of Inuyama and stroll its historic streets
- 4Combine it with Inuyama Castle and nearby sights to trace Inuyama's history in a single day
Did you know?
💡 Joman-ji carries an old history said to reach back to 1291, and its grounds preserve a building registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Keeping its mountain name, Nichirinzan, in mind as well will let you appreciate more deeply the character of this old temple alive within the castle town of Inuyama.
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