About Nitchō
Lived 1252 – 1317 (aged 64–65). Nitchō was a Japanese buddhist monk.
Nitchō (日頂, 1252 – April 19, 1317), also known as Niccho or Iyo-bo, was a Buddhist disciple of Nichiren who helped founding Ikegami Honmon-ji and Hongaku-ji.
Nitchō was the stepson of Toki Jonin. In his youth he studied Tendai Buddhism, but joined Nichiren on Jonin's recommendation, and followed him to Sado Island. He helped Nikkō found Honmon-ji.
Nitcho (日頂) is not to be confused with Nitcho (日澄) (1262-1310), who was Toki Jonin's biological son. Nitcho (日澄) became Nikko's disciple in 1300, and became the first chief instructor of Omosu Seminary in the Suruga province.
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Who was Nitchō?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Nitchō born?
Nitchō was born in 1252.
When did Nitchō die?
Nitchō died in 1317.
What was Nitchō's occupation?
Nitchō was a buddhist monk.
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Nitchō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nitchō. https://biography.guide/nitcho/
MLA: "Nitchō." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nitcho/.
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