Virtual Yashima Domain 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #28 Jion-ji Temple

 

     The Oi Family, which was later called the Yashima Family, died out in 1593, and their base, Nejo Fortress, was destroyed by Nikaho Kiyoshige (1560-1624).  Kaneko Abetaro was subject to the Yashima Family.  He rose up against the Nikaho Family, and held Aka-date Fortress, but was killed in battle around the fortress.

     It is unknown when Jion-ji Temple was founded at the foot of Aka-date Fortress.  It was the family temple of Abetaro.

Address: Ishigami-4-2 Chokaimachi Kamijinego, Yurihonjo, Akita 015-0721

Phone: 0184-59-2037

Nejo Fortress Site

Address: Kanazawa-50-1 Yashimamachi Arasawa, Yurihonjo, Akita 015-0418

Aka-date Fortress Ruins

Address: Iroda Chokaimachi Kamijinego, Yurihonjo, Akita 015-0721