Jinaicho

Jinaicho are self governing communities run by Jōdo Shinshū in the Muromachi period. ja:寺内町

Cities and Buddhist Temples

Buddhist temples were important in medieval Japanese cities. They were linked to city growth. Buddhist sects formed in cities. People joined them to escape the caste system. Priests used to travel. They started staying in one place during rains. Temples were built in easy-to-reach locations. Over time, temples became important city features. "City castles" or tojo made temples more prominent.

Formation and Development of Jinaicho

Jinaicho developed in stages:

1. Before Jinaicho: Temples were symbols of authority.
2. Emergence of Jinaicho: Public halls were built for worship.
3. Central and Regional Jinaicho: There were main and smaller jinaicho.
4. Transformation of Jinaicho: Jinaicho changed over time.

Jodo Shinshu followers led to Jinaicho's rise. They built towns around temples for religious solidarity.

Jinaicho in Urban History

Jinaicho was part of a larger urban trend. In Kyoto, the Hokke sect built a walled area. Sakai and Hirano became fortified cities. This was for defense and independence. Warriors built castle towns, or jokamachi. The article compares jinaicho with jokamachi. It looks at their walls, moats, and town centers. This shows how these towns were different.

References

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