Jōsen-ji Temple
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Jōsen-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a unique principal image, easily accessible in Tokyo.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1602 by Shōgan Sonkichi.
- Relocated to its current site in 1908.
What to see
- The principal image, Yakushi Nyorai.
- Yakushi Nyorai is called "Tora Yakushi."
- The Yakushi Nyorai was carved by Gyōki.
- Burial place for Shioi Uko.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Higashi-Kōenji Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都杉並区和田1-68-11 Open in Google Maps
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