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Shinkoji is a Buddhist temple of the Ji-shu sect located in Hyogo Ward, Kobe. The Ji-shu sect was founded by Ippen Shonin during the Kamakura period and is known for its ecstatic nembutsu dancing practice, teaching that all souls can attain rebirth through sincere recitation of the Nembutsu. The port town of Hyogo flourished for centuries as a hub of trade and travel, and Shinkoji has long served as a spiritual anchor for the local community. Detailed founding records have not been preserved, but the temple continues to quietly serve the people of this neighborhood as a place of faith and remembrance.