Japan Gems 掲載をご検討の店舗様へ

Tokyo Temple

Shōju-in Temple

English 繁體中文 简体中文

正受院

Shoju-in is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple with unique statues, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Shōju-in Temple
Abasaa Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by the monk Gakusenbo.
  • Also known as 'Akachan-dera' (Baby Temple).

What to see

  • Stone statue of Kondo Juzo.
  • Fudo Myoo statue enshrined in Fudo-do.
  • Main hall, Jigen-do, and Fudo-do.
  • Temple gate completed in 1902.

When to go

  • Admission is free during daytime hours.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Oji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Shōju-in Temple Open in Google Maps

この施設の関係者の方へ

このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。

このページの情報を更新する
Temples in Tokyo Our pick of 1526, written up in English

More in Tokyo