Virtual Aduma 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #23 Josho-ji Temple

 

     Josho-ji Temple was founded in 1496 by Monk Shuko.  Josho literally meant Pure Victory.

     Ashikaga Masauji (1462-1531) became the third Koga Kanto Deputy Shogun in 1489.  First, he cooperated with Uesugi Sadamasa (1446-1494), who was the head of the Ogigayatsu-Uesugi Family, but after his death, he went over to the Regent of the Kanto Deputy Shogunate, Uesugi Akisada (1454-1510), who was the head of the Yamanouchi-Uesugi Family.  In 1496, Masauji fought against Sadamasa's son, Tomoyoshi (1473-1518).  Shuko might have realized it was difficult to win a pure victory.

     The graveyard has a Ksitigarbha statue to relieve prostitutes of Funahashi Post Town.

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