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Chigyō-in Temple

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Chigyoin is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1588, with a unique lineage of principal images.

Chigyō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple.
  • Founded in 1588.
  • Kitami Katsutada and Yorizane Hoin were founders.
  • Predecessors were Juo-do and Goma-do.

What to see

  • Original principal image was Eleven-faced Kannon.
  • Principal image changed to Amida Nyorai.
  • Current principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.

Getting there

  • 20-minute walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station.
  • Take Tama 07 bus to Jidaibori Koen-mae.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都世田谷区喜多見5-19-2 Open in Google Maps

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