Ganshō-ji Temple
願生寺
Ganshoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its unique Cattle Memorial Tower.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1602 by Shorenja Seiyo.
- Shorenja Seiyo brought the Amitabha Nyorai from Aki to Edo.
What to see
- Ushi Kuyo To (Cattle Memorial Tower) on the grounds.
- Tower built by transporters to memorialize their cattle.
- Cattle Memorial Tower is a Minato Ward cultural property.
- A bell tower completed in 1978.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都港区高輪2-16-22 Open in Google Maps
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