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Zendouji

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A temple where the grave of Sakakibara Yasumasa, who was also the lord of Tatebayashi Castle, is located.

Zendouji is a Jodo sect temple where the grave of Sakakibara Yasumasa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa, and lord of Takamatsu Castle, is located. The splendid mountain gate features colorful decorations reminiscent of Toshogu Shrine, yet also exudes a sense of modesty. The temple grounds are beautifully adorned with cherry blossoms and azaleas in bloom.

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Highlights

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A Historic Temple Founded by Yasumasa Sakakibara!

Zendoji Temple is a Jodo sect temple known for being the burial place of Yasumasa Sakakibara, one of the four generals of the Tokugawa clan. It is said to have been founded by the bodhisattva Gyoki in the first year of the Wado era (708) and was later revived by the monk Ton'a Kensho in the early Kamakura period. Zendoji is also known for the graves of Yasumasa Sakakibara and his family, as well as the former main hall that once stood adjacent to the Ryunoikantei Hayashi station square. As a valuable temple where you can feel the history of Zendoji, it is visited by many tourists!

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The Dragon God Legend Well in the Grounds of Zendouji Temple!

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The Dragon God Legend Well at Zendouji Temple is a well known as the Dragon Well located within the temple grounds. According to legend, when the temple was relocated, the wife of the dragon god living in Jounuma transformed into a beautiful woman and listened earnestly to the preaching at the temple. Afterwards, as thanks for being saved from her confusion, she entered this well and protected the temple. Originally, the Dragon Well was located within the grounds of Zendouji Temple, but when the temple was relocated to its current location in Kusacho, only this well remained. It is said that in 1589, Ishida Mitsunari and Ootani Yoshitsugu, who were tired from attacking Tatebayashi Castle, drank from this well to recover their strength and suddenly gained power, leading to the victory of Ishida and Ootani. The Dragon Well at Zendouji Temple is a well that was left behind when the temple was relocated, and stories related to the legend of the dragon god are still told!

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A Famous Autumn Foliage Spot with Beautiful Lined Trees in Front of the Main Gate

Zendoji Temple is known as a famous spot for autumn foliage. The lined trees of autumn foliage in front of the main gate on the temple grounds are famous and attract visitors. In addition, there are also maple trees and ginkgo trees that turn red and yellow respectively, allowing you to enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the year. The best time to see the autumn foliage at Zendoji Temple is from mid to late November, with the peak being in the latter half of the month. There are also many other autumn foliage spots in Tatebayashi City, making it the perfect place for autumn foliage viewing!

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A Famous Spot with 10,000 Azaleas in Full Bloom!

Prefectural Tsutsujigaoka Park is a vast urban park that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 historical parks. The park boasts approximately 10,000 azaleas, and the "Tsutsuji Festival" is held from spring to early summer. In particular, the azaleas that were loved by the Lady Kogō, who was a mistress of the Emperor Go-Daigo, are said to be around 800 years old and are incredibly beautiful. There are walking paths in the park, allowing visitors to see the azaleas up close. If you visit the Zenodoji Temple, we highly recommend also taking a tour of this famous spot!

Point 5

Cultural Hub Established by the Nisshin Seifun Group!

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The Seifun Museum is a cultural hub established by the Nisshin Seifun Group. It's a museum where you can have fun, easily understand, and experience the latest milling technology, and learn various knowledge about wheat and wheat flour. The latest milling technology is introduced in a fun and easy-to-understand way, and workshops where you can experience handcrafting are also held. In addition to the Seifun Museum in Tatebayashi City, there are also many tourist spots and power spots, making it an ideal place for sightseeing. It's recommended not only for those interested in milling, but also as a place to learn about wheat flour that we use in our daily lives. Why not visit the Zenpo-ji temple and enjoy sightseeing together when you have the chance?

Sightseeing

A Temple Known for Its Beautiful Autumn Leaves!

Zendouji Temple is a Jodo sect temple that is said to have been founded by the high priest Gyoki who traveled throughout Japan and stopped in Ashikaga, Kozuke Province (present-day Tochigi Prefecture) in the first year of the Wado era (708) and established a grass hut. The temple grounds contain the grave of Sakakibara Yasumasa, who was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa and the lord of Ashikaga Castle. In addition, there is a well adjacent to the station square where the main hall of Zendouji Temple used to be located, and a legend remains that the wife of the dragon god transformed into a beautiful woman, listened to a sermon at the temple, and then entered this well to protect the temple. The temple grounds of Zendouji Temple are also known as a beautiful autumn leaves spot, and many tourists visit during the autumn foliage season. In Tsutsujigaoka Park in Ashikaga City, there are yellow wax trees that bloom in January, and many tourists visit during the peak season. Zendouji Temple is a famous temple with a deep history and legends, and is also known as a spot for beautiful autumn leaves. As it can get crowded during the autumn foliage season, it's recommended to visit early. When visiting Ashikaga City, it's a must-see and attractive tourist spot!

Basic Information

	Address	3692 Kusumicho, Takasaki, Gunma 374-0004, Japan
	TEL	0276-72-1259
	Web Site	https://www.danrin-zendouji.com/

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