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Sōsei-ji Temple

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Sōsei-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo with a unique Daikokuten statue.

Sōsei-ji Temple
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What it is

  • It is a Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded during the Genna era (1615-1624).
  • Formed from mergers of other temples.
  • Nicknamed "Nagamasa's temple" (Naga-dera).

What to see

  • A Daikokuten statue called Hakuō Daikokuten.
  • The statue is attributed to Nichiren.
  • Kuroda Nagamasa dedicated the statue.

Getting there

  • 9-minute walk from Higashi-Nakano Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都中野区上高田1-27-6 Open in Google Maps

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