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Eishin-ji Temple

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Eishin-ji Temple, a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, houses a rare statue attributed to Kobo Daishi Kukai.

Eishin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1631 by Yu-yo Reigan.
  • Originally a small hermitage, Shiun-an.
  • Renamed Eishin-ji after Matsudaira Hidenobu.

What to see

  • A Sanmen Daikokuten statue.
  • Statue attributed to Kobo Daishi Kukai.
  • Graves of the Takiwaki Matsudaira family in the cemetery.

Getting there

  • 4-minute walk from Iriya Station.
  • 6-minute walk from Uguisudani Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区下谷2-5-14 Open in Google Maps

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