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雲巌寺からの帰り道、黒羽城に向かう途中、趣のあるお寺を見かけました。ここが大雄寺でした。
黒羽藩主だった大関氏の菩提寺で茅葺の伽藍がとても趣深かったです。
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The page of "Daiouji Temple in Tochigi" now has been uploaded:
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Daiouji Temple was built in 1404 and was a family temple of OZEKI Clan, who used to be feudal lords of the Kurobane Domain.
On the way to Kurobane Castle from Ungangi Temple, there was an entrance of Daiouji Temple.
Originally I had no plan to visit the temple, but walked into the temple because the atmosphere the temple looked nice.
You will soon arrive at the Sanmon Gate in front of the main temple buildings, after going up a gentle slope and stone stairs.
While going further up stone stairs, the Front Gate with a thatched roof is located.
It is seldom that to see temple buildings with a thatched roof.
The atmosphere of the temple was very nice.
The main temple buildings and the Zazen-do Hall also have a thatched roof.
These temple buildings were built in 1448 and are designated as important properties of Japan.
Behind the temple precinct, graves of OZAKI Clan are located.
Kurobane is a small town, but Daiouji Temple tells that such a small town has their own history.
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