Nishiarai Daishi
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Nishiarai Daishi, a historic Shingon temple founded by Kukai, offers unique architecture and sacred artifacts.
What it is
- Sojiji Temple, known as Nishiarai Daishi.
- A Shingon Buzan sect temple.
- Founded by Kukai in 826.
- One of the Kanto Three Daishi temples.
What to see
- The main hall, rebuilt in 1971.
- A Sanju-do built in 1884.
- A temple gate from the late Edo period.
- A well of holy water.
- A copper statue of Zao Gongen.
- A bronze bell from the Goryeo Dynasty.
Getting there
- A 3-minute walk from Daishimae Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都足立区西新井1-15-1 Open in Google Maps
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