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Ryūhō-ji Temple

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Ryūhō-ji is a historic Tendai temple with a hidden Buddha and a famous poet's grave.

Ryūhō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple founded in 1599.
  • Founded by Gōkai.
  • Also known as Senryū-ji.
  • Dedicated to Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu.

What to see

  • The principal image is a hidden Buddha.
  • Hidden Buddha shown every 40 years.
  • Grave of Karai Senryū, founder of Senryū poetry.
  • Grave is a Tokyo Metropolitan Historic Site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区蔵前4-36-7 Open in Google Maps

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