Jikō-ji Temple
慈光寺
Jikō-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Buddhist temple founded in 1615, worth visiting for its serene cemetery.
What it is
- An independent Shinshu Otani-ha affiliated temple.
- Founded in 1615 by Chikyo Hoshi.
- Chikyo Hoshi came to Edo with Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- Moved to its current location in 1695.
What to see
- The cemetery contains the grave of Kamizaka Seiso.
- Kamizaka Seiso was a shogunate official and Confucian scholar.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Gaienmae Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都渋谷区神宮前2-3-2 Open in Google Maps
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