浄久寺

Overview

Jokyu-ji is a temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) school in Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture. It bears the mountain name Yonezawa-san and the cloister name Taiei-in, and enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image. With its serene gate, it stands as a quiet place of prayer in the Achi countryside of southern Nagano, well suited for a stop along the way.

Highlights

• ●A Jodo school temple enshrining Amida Nyorai
• ●A lineage marked by the names Yonezawa-san and Taiei-in
• ●A gate of quiet, dignified character
• ●A tranquil place of prayer in Achi, along the old Shinshu-Mino road

History

Jokyu-ji belongs to the Jodo school and carries the mountain and cloister names Yonezawa-san Taiei-in. Its principal image, Amida Nyorai, is the central Buddha of Pure Land teaching, which centers on the wish for rebirth in the Pure Land. Achi Village has long lain along the old road connecting Shinshu with Mino, drawing the faith of travelers who passed through, and the temple has been cared for within this local life and devotion. Please check official sources for its detailed history.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pass through the gate and settle into the calm of the grounds
2. 2Join your hands before the principal image, Amida Nyorai
3. 3Linger while taking in the mountain-village scenery of Achi
4. 4Enjoy the night sky in Achi, renowned for its stars

Did you know?

💡 The mountain name Yonezawa-san and cloister name Taiei-in carry the history and aspirations the temple has borne. Achi Village is also famed for the beauty of its starry skies, so joining hands before an old temple by day and gazing up at a sky full of stars by night makes a scene of travel unique to this land.

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