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① Location: The Strategic Crossroads
① Location: The Strategic Crossroads
"Located in Shiga, the historic heart of Japan, and just a short distance from Maibara Station—a key stop on the Shinkansen today, and a vital crossroads for samurai in the past.
Today, Shinko-ji stands not only as a witness to history but as a place of enduring peace for all."
② Tragedy & Resilience: The Siege by Oda Nobunaga
② Tragedy & Resilience: The Siege by Oda Nobunaga
"In 1571, the temple was reduced to ashes during the fierce campaigns of Oda Nobunaga, the great unifier of Japan. However, the spirit of the temple lived on, leading to its eventual reconstruction."
Artistic depiction of the siege in 1571
③ The Samurai Lineage: The Takenaka Clan
③ The Samurai Lineage: The Takenaka Clan
"A Spiritual Legacy of a Genius Strategist: The temple was rebuilt by the younger brother of Takenaka Hanbei, legendary military strategist. This marked the transition from a life of war to a life of spiritual peace."
④ A Hidden Haven: Protecting the Ii Clan
④ A Hidden Haven: Protecting the Ii Clan
The Temple that Saved a Lord: During the decisive Battle of Sekigahara (1600), the temple provided a secret sanctuary for Ii Naomasa, one of the most powerful lords under Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
You can still feel the serene atmosphere that once provided safety to the Lord during the nation's most turbulent times."
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