Saikō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo sect Buddhist temple founded by Kobayashi Jiemon in 1606.
• The former home of head priest Watanabe Kaikyoku, a notable educator and social activist.
• A site with strong historical ties to novelist Takeda Taijun.

What to see

• The grave of the first Suketakaya Kodennji located within the temple grounds.
• The burial site of the seventh Sawamura Tosshi among many Kabuki actors.
• The final resting place of the actor Ito Yunosuke.

Getting there

• A seven minute walk from Morishita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.