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Shōsai-ji Temple

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Shōsai-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with unique monuments, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Shōsai-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1620 in Edo.
  • Moved to its current site in 1629.
  • Named Taikazan after its patron.

What to see

  • An Eitai Kuyō Gōshi Tō monument.
  • A student dormitory called Kōgakusha.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station (Yurakucho Line).
  • 9-minute walk from Myogadani Station (Marunouchi Line).
  • 5-minute walk from Ishikiribashi bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区小日向1-10-18 Open in Google Maps

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