Kōfuku-ji Temple
光福寺
Kofukuji, or 'Ginkgo Temple,' is a historic Shingon temple worth visiting for its unique art and statues.
What it is
- A Shingon sect temple.
- Founded in 1532 by Eigen.
- Revived by Yuchu in the early Edo period.
- Known as 'Ginkgo Temple' for its large tree.
What to see
- A large ginkgo tree.
- Fudo-do hall enshrines a Fudo Myoo statue.
- Fudo-do hall enshrines a Kannon Bosatsu statue.
- Kannon statue is a hidden Buddha, unveiled once per head priest.
- 'Jigoku-zu' paintings are a cultural property.
Getting there
- 20-minute walk from Shin-Koiwa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都江戸川区松島1-9-24 Open in Google Maps
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