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Saigan-ji Temple

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西岸寺

Saigan-ji Temple, a historic concrete temple, offers a unique architectural and spiritual experience.

Saigan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1616 by Honrensha Kakuyo Shonin Chosatsu Osho.

What to see

  • The main hall, a two-story reinforced concrete building.
  • First floor is a semi-underground ossuary and cemetery.
  • Oldest existing concrete main hall, built in 1927.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Korakuen Station.
  • 6-minute walk from Kasuga Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区春日1-12-12 Open in Google Maps

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