Kōho-in Temple
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Kōho-in Temple: a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Tokyo with historical ties to a famous samurai.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Tenryu-ji school temple.
- Founded in 1943 by Seki Seisetsu.
- Named after Yamaoka Tesshu's imina 'Takayuki'.
- Site was originally Yamaoka Tesshu's residence.
What to see
- The principal image is a holy Kannon.
- The rebuilt temple by Omori Sogen.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Higashi-Nakano Station.
- Accessible by bus from Shinjuku Station West Exit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都中野区中央1-22-3 Open in Google Maps
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