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Ganshin-ji Temple

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Ganshin-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1598.

Ganshin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shinshu Takada sect temple.
  • Founded in 1598 by Myoriin Seion Hoshi.
  • Originally a sub-temple of Shonen-ji Temple.
  • Moved to its current location between 1688 and 1704.

What to see

  • The main hall, built in 1968.
  • The guest hall, built in 2018.
  • The priest's living quarters, built in 2018.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station A3 exit.
  • 7-minute walk from Inaricho Station Exit 2.
  • 8-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station Exit 1.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区元浅草3-17-18 Open in Google Maps

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