Daikyō-ji Temple
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Daikyoji Temple: a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Tokyo with a unique memorial.
What it is
- A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
- Founded around 1651.
- Became a formal Nichiren temple in 1942.
- Associated with Suzugamori execution grounds.
What to see
- A memorial tower for executed criminals, built in 1741.
- The current temple building, rebuilt in 1990.
- Modern reinforced concrete architecture.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Omorikaigan Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都品川区南大井2-5-6 Open in Google Maps
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