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