Shōsen-ji Temple
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Shōsen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.
What it is
- Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple, founded in 1224.
- Also known as Akamon-ji Temple.
- Named after its founder, Shōrensha Sen'a.
- Served as a resting place for shoguns and Nikkō Reiheishi.
What to see
- Wooden statue of Senju Kannon, a temple treasure.
- Bell tower, rebuilt in the Meiji era.
- Monument inscription written by Kim Ok-gyun.
- Statue of Senju Kannon, a registered cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都足立区千住2-11 Open in Google Maps
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