Kaizō-ji Temple
海蔵寺
Kaizoji is a historic Jishu temple in Tokyo with a unique past, including interring executed criminals.
What it is
- Jishu sect temple in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
- Founded in 1298 by the second Yugyo Shonin Taa.
- One of three Jishu temples in Shinagawa-shuku.
- Served as a Nagekomi-dera temple during the Edo period.
What to see
- Monument called Zutsuka, enshrining heads of executed criminals.
- Grave for victims of train accidents.
- Memorial tower for Great Kanto Earthquake victims.
Getting there
- 6-minute walk from Shin-Banba Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都品川区南品川4-4-2 Open in Google Maps
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