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Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannon-ji Temple: a historic Edo-period temple with Shinsengumi ties, a short walk from Ayase Station.

Kannon-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in the early Edo period by Kaneko Gohei.
  • Served as a family temple for the Kaneko family.
  • A Shinsengumi station was set up here.

What to see

  • The principal image: an Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu.
  • This principal image dates from the early Edo period.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Ayase Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区綾瀬4-9-6 Open in Google Maps

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