Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Shomyoji Temple

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Shomyoji Temple

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alternative words: Shomyo-ji Temple, Shomyoji, Shomyo-ji, Shomyo ji, Shoumyouji Temple, Shoumyou-ji Temple
keywords: kanagawa , temple
related topics: Yokohama City
related web sites: http://www.three-f.co.jp/yokohama/kanazawa/tera.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/shomyo.html
explanation: Shomyoji temple is located at Kanazawa-cho, Kanazawa-ku in Yokohama city and its official name is Kanezawa-san Shyomyo-ji. It was the temple of Kanezawa Hojyo family and might originate from an altar (Jibutsu-do) installed by Hojo Sanetoki in his home of Rokuura-sho Kanezawa.