Overview
Jogyoji is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha school located in Tsuboi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its mountain name is Choryuzan. Standing quietly in the urban Tsuboi district, it is cherished as a nembutsu temple rooted in the local community.
Highlights
- ●Main hall under the mountain name Choryuzan
- ●A nembutsu temple of the Honganji-ha school
- ●Quiet grounds in Tsuboi, Chuo Ward
- ●A place of faith alive in the city
History
Belonging to the Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha school and bearing the mountain name Choryuzan, the temple carries on the Honganji tradition of devotion to Amida Buddha, walking together with the city of Kumamoto through the years.
Access
The temple lies in Tsuboi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, within the city's urban area. It is easily reached from the city center, but please check maps and official information for detailed routes and parking.
Best season
For a quiet visit away from the bustle, the fresh early-morning hours or the calm season of autumn, when the grounds take on a serene mood, are recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Tsuboi district in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City
- 2Visit Jogyoji and offer a prayer in the main hall
- 3Learn of the mountain name Choryuzan and the Honganji tradition
- 4Stroll the streets around Tsuboi to round out your visit
Did you know?
💡 A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple bearing the mountain name Choryuzan, it preserves a tranquil atmosphere despite sitting in the urban Tsuboi district of Chuo Ward.
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