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Ikoji

Shimane · Masuda · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 医光寺

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WHAT TO DOIkoji

Sesshu lived here in his last years and made the garden. The main gate was moved from the great gate of Masuda Castle.

WHEREShimane

Iwami · Masuda

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Sesshu lived here in his last years and made the garden. The main gate was moved from the great gate of Masuda Castle.

About this place

Ikoji (also written in the old character form) Ikoji (Kiryu) - a Koyasan Shingon-sect temple in Kiryu, Gunma Ikoji (Futtsu) - a Shingon-sect Chizan-branch temple in Futtsu, Chiba Ikoji (Nagoya) - a Soto-sect temple in Nagoya, Aichi Ikoji (Fuchu, Hiroshima) - a Soto-sect temple in Fuchu, Hiroshima Ikoji (Kotoura, Tottori) - a Soto-sect temple in Kotoura, Tohaku District, Tottori Ikoji (Masuda) - a Rinzai-sect Tofukuji-branch temple in Masuda, Shimane Ikoji (Yoshinogawa) - Tokushima Prefecture

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Founded:1363 Designation:Place of Scenic Beauty Blessings:Longevity

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