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Genchō-ji Temple

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Genchō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with a unique founding story.

Genchō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1610.
  • Named after founder Ina Tadatsugu's posthumous Buddhist name.
  • Actual founder Ishide Yoshitane is buried here.

What to see

  • Ishide Yoshitane's grave.
  • A stone lantern donated by Sanjūtei Enchō.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Senjuōhashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区千住仲町4-1 Open in Google Maps

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