Ganryū-ji Temple
願龍寺
A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Tokyo featuring the designated graves of a famous tea master and a mathematician.
What it is
- A Shinshu Otani-ha temple founded by Zonryo in 1609.
- Relocated to its current site following the Great Fire of 1657.
- Historically known as Icho-tera due to ginkgo trees that once stood on the grounds.
What to see
- The grave of tea master Yamada Sohen, a Tokyo designated historic site.
- The burial site of mathematician Yanagawa Shunzo located in the temple cemetery.
- A historic landmark site officially designated by the city in 1955.
Getting there
- Located a one-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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