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Chikō-in Temple

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Chikō-in Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with samurai family connections, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Chikō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect Myōshin-ji school Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1630.
  • Named after Chikō-in, wife of Amano Yukō.
  • Known as the "Edo Temple of samurai families."

What to see

  • The burial site of Nagata Masamichi.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Shin-Kōenji Station.
  • Accessible by bus from Kōenji Station.
  • Accessible by bus from Nakano Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都杉並区松ノ木3-33-30 Open in Google Maps

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