Ryūgyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Hokke sect temple founded in 1630 by Okubo Hikozaemon.
• The site is also known by the name Okubo-dera.
• It moved to its current location in 1668 following a fire.
• The grounds serve as a cemetery for notable historical and cultural figures.

What to see

• The grave of the temple founder Okubo Hikozaemon.
• The burial site of the legendary figure Isshin Tasuke.
• Graves of modern celebrities including announcer Takayuki Akutagawa.
• The resting places of actors Tatsuya Mihashi and Kyoko Anzai.

Getting there

• Located a one-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.