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Shōrin-ji Temple

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Shorin-ji Temple is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple with a modern main hall and a historic founder.

Shōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Hachioji City, Tokyo.
  • Founded in 1570 by Hojo Ujiteru.
  • Operates a cemetery open to all denominations.

What to see

  • A wooden main hall rebuilt in 1993.
  • Located at the southeastern foot of a mountain.
  • Near Takiyama Castle ruins.

Getting there

  • Access by bus from Hachioji Station.
  • Takigawa 2-chome bus stop is a 5-minute walk.
  • Junshin Joshi Gakuen bus stop is a 10-minute walk.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都八王子市滝山町2-665 Open in Google Maps

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