Iiyama cityShinto Shrines & Buddhist temples
A branch of Myosenji temple, located in the Atagomachi area. The main hall was finally reconstructed in 1980 after burning down in 1948.Tsuchida Kohei, a pupil of famous poet Akahiko Shimaki and a well known tanka writer himself, spent time recuperating from illness at the temple. It's said that Shimaki came to visit many times as well. A stone tablet in front of the main hall is inscribed with one of Tsuchida's poems.
Address | 3181, Iiyama, Iiyama, Nagano 389-2253 |
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Inquiry | Iiyama Station Tourist Information Center |
TEL | 0269-62-7000 |
Nearest Station | JR Kita-Iiyama Station |