Tōkō-in Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple founded in 931 by Taira no Yoshifumi.
• The site serves as the administrator for the Myoken-gu shrine.
• The grounds house a haiku monument dedicated to Takagi Kakurenbo.

What to see

• The Myoken-gu shrine rebuilt in 1987 in a distinct Korean architectural style.
• A shrine building featuring a plaque inscribed with the name Shichiseiden.
• A temple bell designated as a Hinode Town cultural property.
• Toko-ji temple located approximately 600 meters to the west.

When to go

• May 3rd to witness traditional Korean dance and music performances.
• August for the annual Horohoro-ki ceremony.

Getting there

• The temple is a 26-minute walk from Musashi-Hikida Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.