2014/03/20
A temple built by Minamotono Yorimoto for an old woman who sells rice cakes.
Yoritomo dreamed about the reemerging of Minamoto clan, he went to Mishima Meijin Shrine to pray for 100 days, he stopped at the old woman’s cake shop.
The old woman ecourage Yoritomo, deliver him rice cakes sometimes to his island. In August 1180, Yoritomo defeated Taiira clan and established Kamakura Bakufu.
Yoritomo did not forget the help from the old lady, he asked her to ask a favor of anything. The old lady ‘I always hope’ shimi wished worshipping Amitabha Buddha because I hate, and I want the rest of my life.
Minamoto no Yoritomo is immediately given the Amida Buddha, did fulfill the wish of the shimi constructed the temple.
Jogan Temple is shimi’s ‘ my wish consisting of “and the cakes sold shimi tombs have left towards the main temple Word pleased that hachirozaemon.
Information
| Name | Jyoganji Temple |
|---|---|
| Address | 158, Baraki, Izunokuni, Shizuoka |
| Closed | – |
| Business housrs | – |
| Fee | – |
| Getting there | – |
| Parking lot | – |
| Contact | – |
| Website | http://www.izunotabi.com/ |
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