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Enkō-in Temple

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円光院 (練馬区)

Enko-in is a Shingon Buddhist temple, home to a rare Kannon statue and part of a pilgrimage.

Enkō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Encho Hoshi, who died in 1585.
  • The 11th sacred site of Toshima 88 Kannon Pilgrimage.
  • Enshrines Kosei Gongen.

What to see

  • An Eleven-faced Kannon statue, known as Konosei Kannon.
  • Kosei Gongen, opened to the public once every 12 years.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Nakamurabashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都練馬区貫井5-7-3 Open in Google Maps

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