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Sōfuku-ji Temple

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Sōfuku-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo with a revered statue and notable grave.

Sōfuku-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded by Shōrensha Jōyo Shōnin.
  • Established during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
  • One of 26 temples in Karasuyama Tera-machi.

What to see

  • Principal image is an Amitābha Nyorai statue.
  • Statue attributed to Gyōki.
  • Grave of Yamao Kiichirō is on site.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from Chitose-Karasuyama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都世田谷区北烏山5-10-1 Open in Google Maps

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