Shōkō-ji Temple
正光寺
Shokoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo with a notable Edo-period gate and large Kannon statue.
What it is
- Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo's Kita Ward.
- Founded in the Kamakura period.
- Ryochu Shonin was the founder.
- Moved to its current location in 1602.
What to see
- Main gate is an Edo period cultural property.
- Kannon statue is approximately 10 meters tall.
- Kannon statue was built in 1870.
- Main hall was rebuilt in July 2011.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from JR Akabane Station.
- 1-minute walk from Akabane-iwabuchi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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