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Shōshū-ji Temple

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Shōshū-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple with a unique Jizo, easily accessible by train.

Shōshū-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jishu sect Buddhist temple.
  • Founded during the Kagen era (1303-1306).
  • Originally named Jōkō-ji.
  • Renamed Shōshū-ji in 1765.

What to see

  • Jizo Bodhisattva, known as Higiri Jizo.
  • Woodblocks, a designated cultural property.

Getting there

  • 2-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都港区白金2-3-5 Open in Google Maps

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