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Nichiyō-ji Temple

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Nichiyoji Temple: a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with a surviving Edo-era gate.

Nichiyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Reiunji-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded during the Shotoku era (1711-1716).
  • Founded by Yukei Biku.
  • Prospered as a prayer place for the Tayasu Tokugawa family.

What to see

  • The Sanmon gate, which survived World War II.
  • Plaque on the Sanmon gate written by Matsudaira Sadanobu.
  • Main image is Aizen Myoo.
  • Various mandalas are among its treasures.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Itabashi-Honcho Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都板橋区大和町42-1 Open in Google Maps

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