JIgen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Buddhist temple, founded by Joun in 1544.
• Originally located near the old Momozono River.
• Moved to its current location during the Edo period.
• Attracts Theravada Buddhist followers in Tokyo.

What to see

• Hikawa-do hall houses a statue of Kakujun.
• Buddha's relics enshrined in a golden Thai-style stupa.
• Grave of haiku poet Asai Hyoroku.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Shin-Nakano Station.
• Accessible by bus from Shinjuku Station West Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.