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Genshō-ji Temple

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Genshoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with unique rain cisterns, founded in 1277.

Genshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded by Joen in 1277.
  • Moved to current location in Karasuyama in 1924.
  • One of 26 temples in Karasuyama Teramachi.

What to see

  • Standing Amitabha Nyorai statue is the main object of worship.
  • A pair of rain cisterns made by Kamanroku and Kamanana.

Getting there

  • 14-minute walk from Chitose-Karasuyama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都世田谷区北烏山4-14-1 Open in Google Maps

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