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Kanzō-in Temple

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A 17th-century Shingon Chisan Buddhist temple in Taito Ward housing the graves of notable historical and media figures.

Kanzō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Buddhist temple belonging to the Shingon Chisan sect.
  • Founded by Juen in 1611 and moved to its current site in 1644.
  • The final resting place of Kaido Hoin located within the cemetery.
  • Site of the grave of Densuke Nishida, co-founder of the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun.

What to see

  • Traditional temple architecture dating back to the early Edo period.
  • Historical gravesites of prominent figures in the temple cemetery.

Getting there

  • A five-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station.
  • A six-minute walk from Inaricho Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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