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Kaian-ji Temple

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Kaian-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, re-established by Tokugawa Ieyasu, with graves of notable figures.

Kaian-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Founded in 1251 by Hojo Tokiyori.
  • Re-established in 1593 by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • Main image is Sho-Kannon Bosatsu.
  • Became an independent temple in 2019.

What to see

  • Grave of Shiroi Chosui.
  • Grave of Kasha Hakuo.
  • Grave of Matsudaira Shungaku.
  • Grave of Iwakura Tomomi.

When to go

  • Known for autumn leaves in the Edo period.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都品川区南品川五丁目16番22号 Open in Google Maps

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