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Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishō-ji Temple, a historic Tendai temple, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese Buddhism and art.

Saishō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple, commonly called Me-ki Fudō-son.
  • Founded in 860 by Ennin.
  • Opened in 877 by Ryōhon Ajari.
  • Served as a bettō-ji for Ushijima Shrine.

What to see

  • Main hall enshrines Shaka Nyorai.
  • Fudō Myōō is the principal image of the Fudasho.
  • Wooden seated Fudō Myōō statue is a cultural property.
  • It is the Me-ki Fudō of the Edo Goshiki Fudō.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都江戸川区平井1-25-32[ Open in Google Maps

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