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Ryōchō-in Temple

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Ryochoin is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, once a prayer site for the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Ryōchō-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Nichiren-shu temple, formally named Nyoi-zan Eiryoji.
  • Commonly known as Takada no Shichimendo.
  • Designated a prayer temple by Tokugawa Ietsuna in 1655.
  • Flourished as a prayer temple for the Tokugawa Shogunate.

What to see

  • The temple grounds contain a main hall.
  • See the Shichimen Daimyojin-do.
  • A bell tower built in 1702.
  • A distinctive red gate.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都新宿区西早稲田3-16-24 Open in Google Maps

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