Nyoho-ji Temple in Ozu

Nyoho-ji Temple was originally built by the lord of Kita-gun, Utsunomiya in the Muromachi period (1336 ~ 1573). Closed for several centuries, it was only in 1669 and under the second lord of Ozu Domain, Yasuoki Kato that the temple as we know it today was re-opened.

Nyoho-ji Temple was a family temple of the lords of Ozu Domain, the Kato Family, as well as Ryogozansokeiin. Seven lords were buried at the grave site: the second lord, Yasuoki, the third lord, Yasutsune, 4th lord, Yasumune, 5th lord, Yasuatsu, 7th lord, Yasutake, 9th lord, Yasutoki, and 12th lord, Yasutomi.

Le temple Nyoho-ji a été construit par le seigneur de Kita-gun, Utsunimiya durant l’ère Muromachi (1336 - 1573). Fermé durant plusieurs siècles, c’est en 1669 et sous le second seigneur du domaine d’Ozu, Yasuoki Kato que le temple a ouvert de nouveau sous l’aspect que nous connaissons de nos jours.