Inori no Mori祈りの杜working title

Buddhist temple

Shūtoku-in

周徳院(しゅうとくいん)

Sakura, Chiba Prefecture

A Sōtō-school temple in Kaburagi-machi, Sakura, north of JR Sakura Station, with the mountain name Iōzan. It enshrines Kokūzō Bosatsu and Yakushi Ruri Kō Nyorai as its principal images.

English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む

Prayers associated with this place

Principal images: Kokūzō Bosatsu, Yakushi Ruri Kō Nyorai

History and things to know

According to the official guide, the temple is said to have stood for about 500 years since its founding. In the Meiji period the temple was used as Kaburagi Elementary School and also became a place of learning for the community. The hidden image of Yakushi Nyorai is shown to the public only once a year, on November 8.

Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.

Related kami and buddhas

Before you visit

Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.

Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)

How to visit a shrine or a temple: one example

Sources (in Japanese)

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