Jōkō-ji

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Jōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen, Buddhism located in the city of Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Its main image is a statue of Jizō Bosatsu. The temple is noted for the mausoleum of Tokugawa Yoshinao, the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu and founding daimyō of Owari Domain; however it was not the bodaiji of the clan. ()

Local name: 定光寺 Completed: 1336 (688 years ago)Coordinates: 35°16'48"N, 137°5'28"E

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Jōkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eihō-ji, Aichiken Forest Park, Lake Iruka, Ōyama temple ruins.

5.1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Eihō-ji, Tajimi
130 min walk • Eihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in northern area of the city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Founded in the Kamakura period, two of the structures of the temple are designated National Treasures of Japan and its gardens are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
3.8 miSW
Park
Aichiken Forest Park, Nagoya
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6.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Iruka
173 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Japan, Lake Iruka serves as a serene escape from the bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is a natural haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike. The lake is a popular destination for those seeking tranquility and the...
5.7 miNW
Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture
Ōyama temple ruins, Inuyama
145 min walk • The Ōyama temple ruins is an archaeological site with the ruins of a Buddhist temple which existed from the Nara through Heian period, located in what is now the city of Komaki, Aichi, Japan.
5.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Mikuni
150 min walk • Mount Mikuni is the name of three mountains in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. One of the mountains is on the border of Gifu and Aichi prefectures. Another mountain is on the border of Gifu and Nagano prefectures. The third mountain is located on the border of all three prefectures. All three mountains are included in this article.
3.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Shidami Kofun group, Nagoya
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3.9 miS
35°13'30"N • 137°6'7"E
Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center, Seto
99 min walk • Museum
5.4 miSW
Area
Owariasahi, Nagoya
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4.4 miW
Universities and schools
Chubu University, Nagoya
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5 miNE
35°19'52"N • 137°9'18"E
Ceramics Park Mino, Tajimi
129 min walk • Museum
4 miE
35°17'56"N • 137°9'32"E
TAJIMI KASAHARA TILE MUSEUM FOUNDATION yi ban cai tuan fa ren tajimi li yuantairu guan, Tajimi
104 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum