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Saikōji temple

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Saikōji temple, founded in 1224, offers treasures and legends of Shinran, an 8-minute walk from Ohanajaya Station.

Saikōji temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1224 by Kasai Kiyoshige.
  • Shinran was involved in its founding.

What to see

  • Legends and treasures related to Shinran.
  • An image of Amitabha Tathagata.
  • The image is said to be Shinran's work.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Ohanajaya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区宝町2-1-1 Open in Google Maps

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