Sogenji Temple Takayama Gifu Prefecture
- Published on : 22/02/2012
- by : Japan Experience
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Sogenji Temple Takayama 素玄寺: Sogenji Temple in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is a pleasant Soto Zen sect temple noted for its large bell.
Sogenji Temple Takayama, Gifu Prefecture 素玄寺
Sogenji Temple in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is a pleasant Soto Zen sect temple noted for its large bell.
The temple covered in snow in winterHistory
The main hall of Sogenji was originally located in what are now the ruins of Takayama Castle. It was relocated to become the hondo or main hall of this family temple of Nagachika Kanamori (1524-1608), the man considered the prime mover behind the development of the historic city of Takayama and its tradition of arts and crafts. The Kanamori clan were the feudal lords of the Hida area until 1692, when the Tokugawa regime took over direct control of the area to exploit its forests and other natural resources.
Bell tower at Sogenji, TakayamaAccess - Getting There
Tenshojimachi 39 Tel: 0577 32 2519 Hours: 9 am-5 pm The temple is 15 minutes on foot from Takayama Station. Other places to see in Takayama include the Ruins of Takayama Castle and the Sukyo Mahikari Headquarters.
Sogenji Temple in Takayama city
