Overview
Its Mieido and Nyoraido halls are National Treasures, among the largest wooden buildings in Japan.
About this place
Senju-ji (専修寺), also known as Takadayama (高田山), refers to a pair of temples which are the chief Buddhist temples of the Takada branch of Jōdo Shinshū, a Japanese Buddhist sect. The current head temple, Honan Senju-ji, founded in the 15th century, is located in Mie Prefecture. The original head temple, Hon-ji Senju-ji, founded in 1225, is located in Tochigi Prefecture. Both temples are governed by the same abbot.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded:1465 Shrine rank:Head temple of the Takada branch of Shin Buddhism Designation:National Treasure Blessings:Warding off evil
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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