Jutoku-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect.
• Principal image is Kannon Bosatsu.
• Became a family temple for Shinsengumi members.
• Manages the grave of Shinsengumi leader Kondo Isami.

What to see

• Kondo Isami's grave, built in 1876.
• Memorial towers for Hijikata Toshizo.
• Nagakura Shinpachi's grave, built in 1929.
• Yatsu Daikannon, an external Buddha built in 2008.

Getting there

• Kondo Isami's grave is in front of Itabashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.