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Monju-in Temple

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Monju-in Temple, founded in the Edo period, offers unique statues and graves worth an hour's visit.

Monju-in Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect.
  • Founded in the early Edo period by Keiei.
  • Also known as Chie-ji or Shusse-ji.

What to see

  • Seated Monju Bosatsu statue is the principal image.
  • Statue of Kobo Daishi.
  • Two Bishamonten statues.
  • Grave of the Iida family.
  • Grave of a courtesan.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Itabashi-Kuyakushomae Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都板橋区仲宿28-5 Open in Google Maps

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