Lord Nitta Yoshisada's Tomb (Shōnenji Temple)
This historic temple has been in existence since the 5th year of the Yōrō era (721). The remains of Nitta Yoshisada, a warrior from the Nanbokucho period, are buried here with great care, and a tombstone stands in his honor. Additionally, Shōnenji houses the Kamakura-period national Important Cultural Property, the 'Portrait of Priest Ta'a Shinkyo', and the city-designated Cultural Property, the 'Amida Trinity Statues'. It also preserves the scene of Akechi Mitsuhide and his wife living here for ten years, as depicted in a haiku by Matsuo Bashō.
- Area
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0776-66-3675（Shōnenji Temple）
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県坂井市丸岡町長崎19-17
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed
- Open every day
- Getting There
- Train: Take the Happiline Fukui Maruoka Station bound for Honmaruoka. Get off at Funayori Bus Stop and walk 10 minutes. Car: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Maruoka IC on the Hokuriku Expressway (via Ippon-da Intersection).
- Car Park
- No
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 10
