Saihō-ji Temple
西方寺
Saihoji is a Tokyo temple with unique memorial towers, rebuilt after war destruction.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1617 by Honrensha Shinyo Ritsu.
- Moved to its current location in 1920.
- Rebuilt after being destroyed by air raids in 1945.
What to see
- Various memorial towers.
- A memorial tower for war dead.
- A memorial tower for chickens.
- A memorial tower for unknown travelers.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Shin-Koenji Station.
- Accessible by bus from Koenji Station.
- Accessible by bus from Nakano Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都杉並区梅里1-4-56 Open in Google Maps
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