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Saikō-ji Temple

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Saikō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple founded in 1532, known for its unique Jizō statue.

Saikō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1532 by Jōrensha Saiyo.
  • An Amitābha Nyorai statue washed ashore here.

What to see

  • A weathered and deformed Jizō statue in front of the gate.
  • The area north of the temple, called Amida Kōchi.

Getting there

  • A 13-minute walk from Ichinoe Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都江戸川区江戸川4-24-8 Open in Google Maps

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