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Kakushō-ji Temple

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Kakushō-ji Temple is a modern temple housing the grave of a famous manga artist.

Kakushō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha sect temple.
  • Founded in 1594 by Shakusōryū.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1944.
  • Known for Shigeru Mizuki's grave.

What to see

  • Shigeru Mizuki's grave with Kitarō and Nezumi Otoko statues.
  • Mizuki's Nigabyakudō-zu painting.
  • The current main hall, built in 2001.
  • The priest's quarters, built in 2007.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都調布市富士見町1-35-5 Open in Google Maps

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