Shōōin Temple
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Shōō-in is a historic Buddhist temple with notable graves, a peaceful stop worth an hour.
What it is
- A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1596 by Hakuo Shōō Shōnin.
- One of 26 temples in Karasuyama Teramachi.
What to see
- Grave of poet Takarai Kikaku in the cemetery.
- Grave of the Tanaka family in the cemetery.
- Stone monument called the Soba Kinsei no Hi.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Chitose-Karasuyama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都世田谷区北烏山5-9-1 Open in Google Maps
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