Saichō-ji Temple
西澄寺
Saichoji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple with a unique gate and bell, easily accessible by train or bus.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1574 by Ryuko.
- Restored in 1892 by Eiso.
What to see
- The temple bell, donated by moxibustion patients.
- The temple gate, relocated in 1922.
- The gate was formerly from a Tokushima Domain residence.
- The gate is a Tokyo tangible cultural property.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station.
- Tokyu Bus to the Saichoji stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都世田谷区下馬2-11-6 Open in Google Maps
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