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Ichigyō-ji Temple

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Ichigyoji Temple, founded in 1631, offers a glimpse into local history and unique Buddhist art.

Ichigyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple in Kawasaki.
  • Founded in 1631 by Kenyō Enchō.
  • Served as a disaster shelter for Kawasaki-juku.
  • Known as "Enma-dera" before World War II.

What to see

  • Recreated Enma statue from 1983.
  • Hell and Paradise paintings.
  • Grave of Asai Tadayoshi, who opened the first terakoya.
  • Grave of Man'ō Tokugyō, founder of Tatekawa-kō.

When to go

  • Enma statue and paintings displayed twice a year.

Getting there

  • 2-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県川崎市川崎区本町1-1-5 Open in Google Maps

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