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Genshō-ji Temple

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Historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Tokyo, notable for its unique Edo-period Taishidō hall.

Genshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Adachi, Tokyo.
  • Founded in 1532 by Jūrensha Nen'yo Ikkō Genshō Shōnin.
  • Holds Buddhist services for Prince Shōtoku.

What to see

  • Taishidō hall, built in the mid-Edo period.
  • Taishidō ceiling has painted panels.
  • Taishidō enshrines Prince Shōtoku.
  • Only Taishidō in Adachi Ward.
  • Taishidō is a cultural property of Adachi Ward.

Getting there

  • 9-minute walk from Toneri Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区入谷2-15-25 Open in Google Maps

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