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Shōnen-ji Temple

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Visit this historic Shinshu temple to see two important cultural property statues.

Shōnen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shinshu Takada-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1598 by Shōden.
  • A branch temple of Senshū-ji.
  • Once had five sub-temples.

What to see

  • Wooden standing statue of Amitābha Tathāgata.
  • This statue is a Tangible Cultural Property.
  • Wooden seated statue of Shinran Shōnin.
  • This statue is also a Tangible Cultural Property.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station.
  • 7-minute walk from Ginza Line Tawaramachi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区元浅草3-18-2 Open in Google Maps

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