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Ekō-in Temple

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Eko-in is a historic Jodo-shu temple rebuilt after a fire, easily accessible from Soka Station.

Ekō-in Temple
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What it is

  • Jodo-shu temple.
  • One theory: founded in 1630 by Enshu.
  • Another theory: founded in early Edo period by Gen'emon.
  • A third theory: founded in 1653.

What to see

  • Temple was burned down in 1922.
  • Rebuilt in 1924.
  • New building constructed in 1962.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Soka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県草加市高砂1-7-14 Open in Google Maps

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