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Jōraku-in Temple

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常楽院 (板橋区)

Jorakuin is a historic temple in Tokyo with rare pottery and unique Buddha statues, worth a quick visit.

Jōraku-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Kenkyo in the early Edo period.
  • Known as 'Dokiji' or 'Pottery Temple'.
  • Served as a betto-ji for three Kumano shrines.

What to see

  • Maenocho-style pottery pieces.
  • Fudo Myoo statue is the principal image.
  • Ten Enku Buddha statues.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Shimurasakaue Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都板橋区前野町4-20-8 Open in Google Maps

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