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Jorinji temple

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Jorinji Temple, a historic Nichiren Buddhist site, houses the grave of a renowned mathematician.

Jorinji temple
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What it is

  • A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1612 near Edo Castle.
  • Founded by a descendant of the Sasaki clan.
  • Moved to its current location in 1635.

What to see

  • A Bishamondo hall.
  • The grave of mathematician Seki Takakazu.
  • Seki Takakazu's grave is a Tokyo Historic Site.
  • A main hall.
  • A cemetery.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Ushigome-Yanagicho Station.
  • 8-minute walk from Waseda Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Bentencho, Shinjuku, Tòquio 162-0851, Japó Open in Google Maps

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