Empuku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren-shu temple founded in 1596.
• Founded by Rengyoin Nichien, established by Kato Kiyomasa.
• One of the "Edo Sansoshi" temples.
• Designated a prayer temple for the Tokugawa shogunate.

What to see

• An amulet against evil spirits, consecrated by Nichiren.
• The Aoi family crest, permitted for temple use.
• Grave of Izumi Kyoka, moved here in 2024.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station A2 exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.