Virtual Shimousa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #31 Empuku-ji Temple

 

     The history of Oaota-Myoken Shrine was written by Priest Ungen in 1357, and was added by Priest Genkyo of Empuku-ji Temple in 1556.  The temple must have been founded by 1556.  As the temple used to be a shrine temple of Oaota-Myoken Shrine, it could have been founded as early as in 1357.  The temple was converted to Shingon Sect in 1573.

     All in all, the temple was founded in the upheaval of the Southern and Northern Courts, and was revived in the upheaval of the Warring States Period.

Address: 1101 Oaota, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0805