Virtual Shimousa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #17 Joei-ji Temple

 

     Joei-ji Temple was in Kaizuka Village.  As its name suggests the village had an primitive kitchen midden with sea shells although it is now located 30 kilometers upriver from the mouth of Edo river.  Although it is unknown when Joei-ji Temple was founded, people lived there even in prehistoric times.  It is surprising that by the time local powerful families built ancient tumuli, the lifestyle of the Korean Peninsula affected that of locals.

     The temple has been abolished, and its Kannon-do Hall and graveyard are maintained by Saiei-ji Temple, the #20 temple of the Shimousa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

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