Kyōgaku-in Temple

What it is

• A Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Nerima Ward.
• Belongs to the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
• Founded in 1268 by Chozen Hoin.
• Restored in 1560 by Ryoken Hoin.

What to see

• Graves of the Sho family.
• A Dandato (human head stone pagoda).
• A unique owl charm.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Oizumi-gakuen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.