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Getsusho-ji

Shimane Matsue 179 Sotochinohara-cho

History

Getsusho-ji is known as the family temple of the Matsudaira clan, lords of the Matsue domain, an ancient and prestigious temple. Dating from the Edo period, it is particularly famous for housing the graves of successive generations of the Matsudaira family. The grounds are charming in their seasonal beauty, with magnificent cherry blossoms in spring and colorful autumn foliage, offering a serene atmosphere where one can experience the passage of the seasons. For history enthusiasts, it is an invaluable cultural heritage site that narrates the history of Matsue.

Benefits

ancestral veneration household safety academic success fulfillment of wishes warding off misfortune good fortune and prosperity