Tōrin-ji Temple
東林寺
Tōrin-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, re-established in 1496, with a unique stone pagoda.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1275 as Ege-ji Temple.
- Re-established in 1496, changing to Sōtō Zen.
- Its mountain name is Tenzan.
What to see
- The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva.
- Main hall and other buildings rebuilt in 1834.
- Stone pagoda and charnel house for Korean unknown deceased.
Getting there
- 8-minute walk from Kishine-kōen Station.
- About a 12-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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