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An'yō-in Temple

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An'yō-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple with unique sand mandalas and a bronze statue.

An'yō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin.
  • Restored in 1624 by Shōgaku Chōon.
  • Also known as 'Neshakaji'.

What to see

  • Main image is a Shaka Nyorai statue.
  • Statue rebuilt in 1817 after a fire.
  • Statue rebuilt after 1945 air raids.
  • Museum exhibits sand mandalas.
  • Bronze statue of Yashiro Aki.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Fudomae Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都品川区西五反田4-12-1 Open in Google Maps

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