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Eifuku-ji Temple

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永福寺

Eifukuji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Shinjuku with notable Buddha and Jizo statues.

Eifuku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple.
  • Founded by Sonetsu in 1648.

What to see

  • A 1-meter seated Shakyamuni Buddha statue from 1756.
  • A 79-centimeter Jizo Bodhisattva statue from 1853.
  • Both statues are designated cultural properties.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station.
  • Accessible by bus from Shinjuku Station West Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都新宿区新宿7-11-2 Open in Google Maps

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