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Daishō-in Temple

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Daishoin is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1557, with unique stone lanterns.

Daishō-in Temple
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What it is

  • It is a Tendai sect temple.
  • It was founded by Teijun in 1557.
  • It was the former betto-ji of Ohtori Shrine.

What to see

  • The grounds contain three Oribe-style stone lanterns.
  • The lanterns came from the Shimabara Domain Matsudaira family residence.

Getting there

  • It is 10 minutes walk from Meguro Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都目黒区下目黒3-1-3 Open in Google Maps

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