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Grave of Kondo Juzo (Zuisetsu-in Temple)

Grave of Kondo Juzo (Zuisetsu-in Temple) Grave of Kondo Juzo (Zuisetsu-in Temple)

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It is located in the graveyard of Zuisetsu-in Temple, a Rinzai sect temple of the Tofukuji school, located about 500m west of JR Omi-Takashima Station. Kondo Juzo (1771-1829) was an explorer of the Northern Territories in the late Edo period, and is especially known for his explorations of Kunashiri Island, Etorofu Island, and Ezo. In 1799, he erected the first signpost on Etorofu Island, and implemented a policy of territorialization of the island and assimilation of the indigenous people. Over a period of 10 years, he explored Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands five times, and worked to defend the north. In his later years, he was entrusted to the Omizo Domain for a crime committed by his eldest son, and passed away here. If you go up the narrow slope beside Zuisetsu-in Temple and enter the mountain area, you will find a small gravestone in the shade of lush trees. From here, you can see Lake Biwa below. Juzo's belongings are kept in various places in the town, including Enkoji Temple, which is adjacent to Tansetsu-in Temple.

Address
Katsuno, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
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(Public corporation) Lake Biwa Takashima Tourism Association
TEL：0740-33-7101
FAX: 0740-33-7105
Access
Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Omi-Takashima Station
Remarks
Near the southwest of 1801 Katsuno, Takashima City

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