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Seigan-ji Temple

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清巌寺

Seigan-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1615, offering a glimpse into Edo-period history.

Seigan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1615 by Kokuden Kantatsu.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1922.

What to see

  • An Inari shrine on the temple grounds.
  • Cemetery with graves of the Kato family.
  • Graves of the Kato family, who were hatamoto.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Nishi-Sugamo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都豊島区西巣鴨4-8-24 Open in Google Maps

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