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Bairin-ji Temple

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A historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo with notable tombs, a minute from Minowa Station.

Bairin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded by Tenshitsu Shūetsu.
  • Originally named Ryūgen-ji Temple.
  • Renamed Bairin-ji Temple after relocation.

What to see

  • Tomb of Abe Shōō.
  • Tombstone of Kawahigashi Hekigotō.
  • Tombstone inscription by Hekigotō himself.

When to go

  • Known for plum groves in the Edo period.

Getting there

  • 1-minute walk from Minowa Station.
  • Minowa Station is on the Hibiya Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区三ノ輪1-27-3 Open in Google Maps

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