Shōkei-ji Temple
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Shōkei-ji Temple, founded in 1630, is a Rinzai Buddhist temple with historic graves worth visiting.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Myōshin-ji school temple.
- Founded in 1630 by Chigusazawa-me.
- Restored and renamed in 1701 by Hiraoka Emon.
What to see
- Cemetery with the grave of Kitamura Kigin.
- Kitamura Kigin's grave is a Tokyo historic site.
- Cemetery also holds the grave of Hiraoka Jun.
Getting there
- 4-minute walk from Nezu Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都台東区池之端2-4-22 Open in Google Maps
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