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Shinkyō-ji Temple

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Shinkyoji Temple, founded in 1594, offers a glimpse into Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and historical artifacts.

Shinkyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1594 by Shinryo Hoshi.
  • Moved to its current location in 1928.

What to see

  • The principal image of Amida Nyorai.
  • Images of Shinran, Tamahi, and Kujo Kaneyoshi.
  • Amida Nyorai was gifted from Nishi Honganji in 1630.
  • Other images donated by the Nasu family around 1935.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Shimo-Takaido Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都杉並区永福1-7-79 Open in Google Maps

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