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Shomyoji Temple Yokohama
Rey WatersShomyoji Temple in Yokohama is a picturesque historic attraction you will definitely want to add to your itinerary.
Shomyoji Temple (称名寺), was founded by Hojo Sanetoki in 1258 and has been declared a National Treasure in 1922.
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You can get to Shomyoji Temple by taking the Keikyu Line train and getting off at Kanazawa Bunko station. From there, the temple is a 15-minute walk away. Similarly, you can take the Kanazawa Seaside Line train and get off at Uminokoen-Shibaguchi station. It will also take a 15-minute walk to get to the temple.
Shomyoji Temple in Yokohama is a picturesque historic attraction you will definitely want to add to your itinerary.
Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
Shomyo-ji Temple was established in 1258 as a family temple of Hojo Sanetoki, one of the Kamakura clans. The garden of the temple is called the Land of Perfect Bliss.
Hidden within the vast city of Yokohama is a quiet Buddhist temple with a rich history.
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