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Saitama Temple

Shōrin-ji Temple

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少林寺

This historic Rinzai Zen temple, founded in 1288, offers a glimpse into Japan's past.

Shōrin-ji Temple
京浜にけ CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Rinzai Zen temple, Enkaku-ji school.
  • Founded in 1288 by Kakusan-ni, Hojo Tokimune's wife.
  • Monk Daikyu Shonen was the temple's founder.

What to see

  • The temple gate, built in 1753.
  • Foundation stones of the gate date to 1671.
  • The main hall, rebuilt in 1821.
  • The bell tower, built during the Kaei era.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県上尾市西門前399 Open in Google Maps

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