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Jōgon-in Temple: History and Cultural Heritage

History of Jōgon-in

the 1350s             

1404        

1469~71      

the 1540~50s         

1554      

1570        

1577~78      

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1579        

1695~1699    

late 17c          

1703        

1721       

1742        

1839        

1876           

1903        

1908      

1911        

1951      

1967        

​1993~98

Sasaki Ujiyori built Jion-ji temple for the repose of his mother's soul.

Priest Ryūgyo (founder of Jōgon-in) established Jōgonbo on Ritto City, Shiga.

The temple buildings were rebuilt after the Battle of Jionji.

The Jion-ji gate (present-day Jogen-in gate) was built.

Nio guardian statues are installed in the two-story tower gate.

The temple buildings were destroyed by fire during Nobunaga's invasion. Nobunaga invited Priest Ouyo Myokan from Ritto Amidaji, and founded Kinshōzan Jōgon-in for the main temple of the Jodo sect in Omi Province, it has over 800 branch temples. The principal image, a seated statue of Amida Buddha, was moved from Kora city. The main hall was moved from Kouryu-ji temple.

Azuchi Religious Debate took place.

Partial dismantling and repair of the main hall.

Shunyou-in and Seiyou-in (Jōgon-in sub-temples)were built.

Fudōdō was built.

A statue of Kannon Bodhisattva was erected (it has since been lost).
The bell tower was built,

Shakyamuni Hall was built,

The guest hall was destroyed by fire and rebuilt with the priest's quarters.
Main hall was designated as an Important Cultural Property.

The temple name of the sub-temple Shunyo-in is transferred to Yamaguchi

The principal image was designated as an Important Cultural Property.

The sub-temple Seiyo-in becomes independent.

The main hall was dismantled and repaired.

The gate tower was repaired and designated as an Important Cultural Property.

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