Jishō-in Temple
自性院 (台東区)
Jishō-in Temple: a historic Shingon temple with important Buddhist statues, easily accessible in Tokyo.
What it is
- A Shingi Shingon sect Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Dōi in 1611.
- Moved to its current location in 1648.
What to see
- Aizen Myōō statue, inspiration for a novel.
- Wooden seated Amitābha Nyorai statue.
- Wooden standing Fudō Myōō statue.
- Both statues are Taitō City cultural properties.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Nezu Station.
- 10-minute walk from Sendagi Station.
- 11-minute walk from Nippori Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都台東区谷中6-2-8 Open in Google Maps
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