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Itoku-ji Temple

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Itoku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a unique origin story, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Itoku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 858.
  • Dedicated to a Fudo Myoo statue found by a fisherman.
  • Moved to its current location in 1600.
  • Served as a prayer temple for the Kishu Tokugawa family.

Getting there

  • 3-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都港区赤坂4-1-10 Open in Google Maps

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