Senju-in Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren-shu temple in Shibuya, Tokyo.
• Originated from a hermitage built by Lady Yoshuin.
• Yoshuin was a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
• Moved to its current location by Tokugawa Yorinobu.

What to see

• A stone monument to Lady Yoshuin in the garden.
• The temple is on a plateau east of Shibuya River.

When to go

• Known for its cherry blossoms.

Getting there

• At the intersection of Tokyo Metropolitan Road 418 and Auxiliary Road 24.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.