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Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, final resting place of a famous haiku poet.

Renge-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A temple of the Kenpon Hokke sect.
  • Founded by Nichiken during the Genna era (1615-1624).
  • Originally located in Edo-shitaya.
  • Moved to its current location in 1909.

What to see

  • The grave of haiku poet Natsume Narumi.

Getting there

  • 11-minute walk from Sugamo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都豊島区駒込7-2-14 Open in Google Maps

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