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Sainen-ji Temple

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Sainen-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1532, worth visiting for its principal image.

Sainen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1532.
  • Kakurensha Hōyo was the founder.
  • A hermitage from 1448 was its predecessor.

What to see

  • The principal image, Amida Sanzon.
  • Amida Sanzon was enshrined by the 16th chief priest.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Kameari Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区新宿2-4-13 Open in Google Maps

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