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Myōgoku-in Temple

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Myōgoku-in Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, home to notable graves.

Myōgoku-in Temple
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What it is

  • A temple in Taitō, Tokyo.
  • Belongs to the Reizan-ji school of Shingon Buddhism.
  • Founded in 1698 by Jōgon.
  • Named after founder Jōgon's title Myōgokudō.

What to see

  • Jōgon's grave in the cemetery.
  • Higuchi Sadai's grave in the cemetery.
  • Higuchi Sadai's grave is a Tokyo designated historic site.
  • Jōgon Risshi's grave is a Tokyo designated historic site.

Getting there

  • Two-minute walk from Nezu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区池之端2-5-30 Open in Google Maps

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