Shōju-in Temple
正受院
Shōju-in Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with unique cultural properties and annual needle memorial.
What it is
- Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple founded in 1594.
- Principal image is Amitābha Tathagata.
- Founded by Shōju Jōren Oshō.
What to see
- Datsue-ba statue, called 'Wata no Obaba'.
- Needle mound built in 1957.
- Bust of Gaijiro Omi erected in 1963.
- Temple bell is a registered cultural property.
When to go
- Memorial service for needles is held on February 8.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都新宿区新宿二丁目15番20号 Open in Google Maps
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