Banshō-ji (万松寺) is a small temple located in

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in central

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, Japan. Lord

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(1510?-1552) built this

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Buddhist temple in the then village of Nagoya in 1540, and invited the priest Daiun to open it.

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(1562–1611) stayed at the temple, which served as his quarters while he was engaged in the construction of

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. The temple was rebuilt in 1610 at its present site. Directly located at the main street is the stone gate. Two ''

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'' (fox spirits) guard the entrance. Many paper lanterns give light.

External links

Homepage of Banshō-ji

References

Buddhist temples in Nagoya Ōsu 1540 establishments in Japan {{Japan-religious-struct-stub