Shakubuji Temple

Shiboji Temple is located in Tamawa-cho, Kobe. It is a temple affiliated to the Koyasan Shingon sect. According to legend, the temple was built in the 2nd year of the white pheasant (651) by the order of Emperor Xiaotoku and presided over by the Dharma priest. In the Muromachi period, Yakushi-do was built in the 19th year of Tenhei (747), and the triple pagoda was built in the 14th year of Hironin (823). Yakushi-do and the triple-storied pagoda are designated as important cultural properties in Japan. There is a branch temple around the temple, Guangshan Temple, which was later burned down when Hideyoshi Hideyoshi attacked Miki Castle, and only remains remain.