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Tōkō-ji Temple

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A 16th-century Shingon Buddhist temple in Saitama featuring a historic umbrella pine and surrounding prehistoric ruins.

Tōkō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon Chisan Sect Buddhist temple founded by Eijō Hōin in 1513
  • A branch temple of the nearby Mitsuzō-in temple
  • The site is surrounded by the prehistoric Tōkō-ji Ruins

What to see

  • A large Japanese umbrella pine tree standing on the temple grounds
  • The surrounding area containing the prehistoric Tōkō-ji Ruins

Getting there

  • An eight-minute walk from the Mineushiro bus stop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Tōkō-ji Temple Open in Google Maps

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