Yoshizaki Gobo Temple Remains

A national historic site with 500 years of tradition. Rennyo Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, chose this place as the center of his missionary activities in the Hokuriku region, and even today the area is called "Rennyo no Sato," the home of Rennyo, attracting many visitors from all over Japan. The "Rennyo Memorial Service," which is held in late April and May every year, is the largest traditional event in Yoshizaki and is very popular.

  • Statue of Rennyo Shonin by Takamura Koun
  • Visitors can enjoy the scarlet cherry blossoms, Kawazu cherry blossoms, and yaezakura (double cherry blossoms).
  • Kashima Forest" on the Sea of Japan

Information

Telephone Number
Awara City Local History Museum 0776-73-5158
For information about guides, please contact Rennyo no Sato Yoshizaki 090-8099-7870
Address
福井県あわら市吉崎2字西御山148-2他
Getting There
15 minutes drive from JR Awaraonsen Station / 20 minutes drive from Kanazu IC on Hokuriku Expressway
Car Park
Yes
Website

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