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Ryūzen-ji Temple

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Historic temple in Shinjuku, home to a significant Kamakura-period Buddha statue.

Ryūzen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Shinshu Otani-ha temple, founded in 1638.
  • Established as an Edo branch of Jogu-ji temple.
  • Moved to its current location in 1667.

What to see

  • Wooden Amitabha Nyorai standing statue is the main image.
  • Statue made in the Kamakura period.
  • Statue is a Shinjuku cultural property.

Getting there

  • One-minute walk from Waseda Station Exit 1.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都新宿区早稲田町77 Open in Google Maps

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