Gyōkei-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple in Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
• Originated from an hermitage built by Gyoei Hoshi.
• Hermitage was built during the Daiei era (1521-1527).
• Established at its current location in 1688.

What to see

• A seated Amitabha Tathagata statue.
• The statue was created in 1684.
• A main hall.
• A Kuyo-to group from the old Nakahara Kaido.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Togoshi-koen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.