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Kaifuku-ji Temple

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Kaifuku-ji Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1658, offering cultural properties and a tranquil escape.

Kaifuku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Zen Buddhist temple, mountain name Eiju-zan.
  • Founded in 1658 by Ingen Zenji.
  • First temple Ingen Zenji opened in Japan.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1910.

What to see

  • Seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is the main deity.
  • Main hall is a relocated residence of Marquis Tadanao Nakayama.
  • Main hall is a registered tangible cultural property.
  • Temple bell made in 1683.
  • Temple bell is a Tokyo designated tangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都目黒区下目黒三丁目20番9号 Open in Google Maps

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