Overview
Nakashima Jorakuin is a Tendai-sect Buddhist temple located in Tajiri, Fukiage-cho, Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is known as the temple where Satsuma biwa music is said to have originated.
Highlights
- ●A Tendai-sect temple in Fukiage-cho, Hioki City
- ●Historical association as the birthplace of Satsuma biwa
- ●A quiet setting in the Tajiri area of Fukiage-cho
- ●A living link to the traditional music culture of the Satsuma region
History
The temple belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism and carries the distinction of being regarded as the birthplace of Satsuma biwa, a traditional lute music associated with the Satsuma region. Further details on its founding and the exact circumstances of this connection are best confirmed through local or official sources.
Access
The temple is located at Tajiri, Fukiage-cho, Hioki City. Visitors are advised to check current public transport schedules and the temple's visiting conditions through official information before traveling.
Best season
No specific seasonal events are documented for this temple, so it is worth checking Hioki City or temple-related official sources beforehand when planning a visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Nakashima Jorakuin in Tajiri, Fukiage-cho, Hioki City
- 2Learn about its history as the birthplace of Satsuma biwa on the temple grounds
- 3Take a walk around the surrounding Fukiage-cho area
- 4Check official sources in advance for the latest visiting information
Did you know?
💡 Satsuma biwa is a traditional lute music tradition that developed in the Satsuma region, and this temple is notably regarded as its place of origin.
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