Jishō-in Temple
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Jishō-in is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1640 to mourn a shogun's mother.
What it is
- A Tendai Buddhist temple in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- Founded in 1640 to mourn Ofuri-no-kata.
- Also known as Fushi-dera or Kobu-dera.
- Originally Nichiren-shu, converted by shogunate order.
What to see
- Temple buildings donated by Owari Domain lord in 1800.
- Site where Lafcadio Hearn's funeral was held.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都新宿区富久町4-5 Open in Google Maps
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