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Kōtoku-ji Temple

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Kotokuji Temple, a historic Rinzai Zen temple, offers a peaceful escape and a glimpse into Tokyo's past.

Kōtoku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect temple in Tokyo.
  • Founded by Ota Gengoro, son of Hojo Ujimasa.
  • Rebuilt in 1591 by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • Moved to its current location in Nerima in 1971.

What to see

  • Temple grounds cover 20,000 square meters.
  • Buildings and gardens from the Kaga Maeda clan.
  • Cemetery with many famous people buried here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都練馬区桜台六丁目20番19号 Open in Google Maps

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