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Honpō-ji Temple

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Honpō-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple with notable graves and statues.

Honpō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Shinshu Otani sect.
  • Founded in 1471 by Rennyo.
  • Revived in 1627 by Kyo-ei.
  • Moved to its current location in 1705.

What to see

  • Main image: an Amitabha Nyorai statue.
  • Seated statue of Saint Rennyo.
  • Grave of the Natsume family.
  • Grave of painter Murata Unkei.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区小日向1-4-15 Open in Google Maps

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