Overview
Jōren-bō is a temple in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, counted among the tacchu-bo (sub-temples) attached to Taiseki-ji, the head temple of the Nichiren Shoshu school. It stands within the section of the Taiseki-ji precincts known as the front sub-temples (omote-tatchu), forming part of the temple's extensive cluster of subordinate halls.
Highlights
- ●One of the sub-temples belonging to Taiseki-ji, head temple of Nichiren Shoshu
- ●Located within the front sub-temples section of the Taiseki-ji precincts
- ●Part of Taiseki-ji's extensive cluster of subordinate temple halls
- ●Situated in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture
History
Jōren-bō is positioned as one of the sub-temples belonging to Taiseki-ji, the head temple of Nichiren Shoshu. Taiseki-ji serves as the central temple of the school, and its grounds house a number of sub-temples, including Jōren-bō, grouped into sections such as the front sub-temples. Visitors interested in the detailed history of individual sub-temples are advised to check official sources.
Access
Jōren-bō is built into the Taiseki-ji precincts, so it has no separate nearest station or bus stop of its own. Visitors should first work out how to reach Taiseki-ji itself from within Fujinomiya, then head for the front sub-temples section once inside the grounds.
Best season
Since a visit here means viewing a temple building rather than an open-air landscape, there's little seasonal difference in what you'll see. Those walking the grounds in the height of summer or winter should dress for the sun or the cold accordingly.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter through Taiseki-ji's main gate and follow the approach path deeper into the grounds
- 2Step into the front sub-temples area, where a row of tatchū-bō stand side by side
- 3Check the nameplates on the buildings one by one until you spot Jōren-bō
- 4Once found, compare its look with the neighboring sub-temples nearby
Did you know?
💡 The term tacchu-bo refers to the cluster of smaller temples attached to a head temple's precincts, and Jōren-bō is counted among these, situated within the front sub-temples section of Taiseki-ji.
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