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Jōzen-in Temple

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Historic temple in Tokyo, once a shogun's rest stop, now a pilgrimage site.

Jōzen-in Temple
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What it is

  • Shingi Shingon sect temple.
  • Founded by Utagawa Izumo during the Genna era (1615-1624).
  • Served as a resting place for shoguns.
  • 9th sacred site of the New Shikoku Shikaryo 88 Pilgrimage.

What to see

  • 600 volumes of Daihannya Sutra.
  • Sutra is an Adachi City cultural property.

When to go

  • Attend the simplified 'Tendoku-e' event.

Getting there

  • 23-minute walk from Kameari Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区大谷田1-33-15 Open in Google Maps

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