Shōzan-ji Temple
祥山寺
Shōzan-ji Temple: a historic 'Ninja Temple' with significant graves, easily accessible in Shinjuku.
What it is
- An independent Rinzai sect temple.
- Founded in 1595 by Hekiei Socho.
- Moved to its current location in 1634.
- Known as 'Ninja Temple' and served the Iga-shu.
What to see
- Cemetery contains the grave of Takashima Bunpo.
- Cemetery contains the grave of Kurosawa Kinko I.
Getting there
- 4-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station.
- 11-minute walk from Yotsuya Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都新宿区若葉1-1-2 Open in Google Maps
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