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Shōan-ji Temple

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Shōan-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple rebuilt after disasters, worth visiting for its resilience.

Shōan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1616 by En'yo Mansetsu Shōnin.
  • Rebuilt after a 1698 fire with Keishōin's donation.
  • Moved to its current location after the 1923 earthquake.

What to see

  • A part of the Shaka Nyorai statue remains.

When to go

  • Rakugo performances are held since 2006.

Getting there

  • 13-minute walk from Takenotsuka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区東伊興4-3-3 Open in Google Maps

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