Daigakuin Temple
This renowned Soto Zen temple was founded in 1605. Within the grounds, you can find the graves of Satomi Awanokami Tadayoshi, the last lord of Tateyama Castle in Awa Province (Chiba Prefecture), and his eight loyal retainers, who served as models for the story 'Nanso Satomi Hakkenden.' Tadayoshi passed away at the young age of 29 but lived in Kurayoshi for eight years. During his time here, he is said to have donated the 'Sansairyoka Kokka Monban,' a beautifully crafted ceramic plate, which is still kept as a treasured item today.
POSTED on 2025/01/29
A famous temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism built in 1605. The temple was used in the story Nansosatomihakkenden. The main character, Chuugi died at the age of 29, but stayed in Kurayoshi for 8 years. To this day, people still come to honor him, and to absorb the picturesque beautify of the temple.
See tourist information here ⇒ Kurayoshi http://www.apionet.or.jp/kankou/html/midokoro1.htm#daigakuin
Basic information
| Operating hours | 8:00 AM－5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Holiday | Open year-round |
| Address | 422 Higashimachi, Kurayoshi-shi, Tottori Prefecture |
| Telephone | +81-858-22-4541 |
| Parking | Parking available |
