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Eishō-ji Temple

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永昌寺

Eishoji is a Soto Zen temple with unique historical markers, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Eishō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1624 by Myoan Shunto.
  • Moved to its current location in 1910.
  • Merged with Eizenji temple in 1910.

What to see

  • View the Koshin-to stone monument.
  • See the Jizo-to stone monument.
  • Visit the Gyokuseki Yakushido hall.
  • The Gyokuseki Yakushi was found during canal construction.
  • Burial place of Hirayama Yukizo.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Shimo-Takaido Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都杉並区永福1-6-15 Open in Google Maps

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