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Gangyō-ji Temple

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Gangyō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with graves of notable Japanese figures.

Gangyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Taiyo Tōin.
  • Established during the Bunroku era (1593-1596).
  • Received land near Edo Castle from Tokugawa Ieyasu.

What to see

  • Grave of calligrapher Matsuyama Tenbo.
  • Grave of calligrapher Kasahara Tairyo.
  • Grave of haiku poet Hosoki Kōi.
  • Grave of martial artist Inō Iunnsai.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区向丘2-1-5 Open in Google Maps

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