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Nanzō-in Temple

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Nanzō-in Temple: a historic Shingon temple with important Buddhist statues, worth visiting for its spiritual heritage.

Nanzō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1619 by Kūshin Shōnin.
  • Number 6 of the New Shikoku 88 Sacred Places.
  • Originally a retirement temple for Hōgon-in.

What to see

  • Main image is Dainichi Nyorai, created by Gyōki.
  • Possesses a Yakushi Nyorai, created by Genshin.
  • Nyoirin Kannon is Tokyo Hyaku Kannon number 87.

Getting there

  • 20-minute walk from Yashio Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区神明3-18-18 Open in Google Maps

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