Virtual Kawabe 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #10 Koya-dera Temple

 

     The origin of Koya-dera Temple dates back to 731, when Gyoki (668-749) built the Koya-ike Pond.  He established the Koya Sein, a kind of fuseya, for the purpose of providing relief to the poor.  In 733, it became a Buddhist temple at the request of the 45th Emperor Shomu (701-756).  36 sub-temples were founded.  Its surrounding area was cultivated and turned into a manor.  In 1579, the temple was burned down during the battle between Araki Murashige(1535-1586), who was based in Arioka Castle, and Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582).  The temple was later rebuilt, and, in the Edo Period, it had 9 sub-temples.

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Arioka Castle Ruins

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