Shogakuji Temple
This Jodo-shu temple is a major temple with five sub-temples. It stands on the site of the former Shinshokoji Castle, built during the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392 by Shiba (Ashikaga) Takatsune, the provincial governor of Echizen Province (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture).
The castle was destroyed in the battle against Nitta Yoshisada in 1338 (Enbun 3). To mourn the spirits of the thousands who perished in the war, Shogakuji Temple was established in 1366 (Jōji 5). The current main hall was built in 1857 (Ansei 4). The mountain gate was relocated from the main gate of Fuchu Castle, the Edo-period residence of the Honda clan. Though not large at 5 meters high, it is unusual in that its roof is covered with stone tiles to prevent snow damage.
【Goshuin stamp】 Handwritten or pre-written
◆Donation: 300 yen and up
◆Reception Location／Temple Office
◆Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-1319（Shogakuji Temple）
- Address
- 福井県越前市京町2-1-8
- Getting There
- About a 10-minute walk from Hapi-Line Takefu Station / 10 minutes by car from Takefu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
