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Sōkei-ji Temple

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Sōkei-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with unique artifacts worth an hour's visit.

Sōkei-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Originated in 1415 as a hermitage.
  • Became a burial place in 1621.
  • Current building completed in 2015.

What to see

  • Main image is an Amida Nyorai statue.
  • Houses a Christian lantern.
  • Features a Jurojin statue.
  • Chōkaku-in is buried in front of the main hall.
  • See the locker-style ossuary.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Myōgadani Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区小石川4-15-17 Open in Google Maps

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