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Tōsen-ji Temple

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Tōsen-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, known for its unique wish-making ritual.

Tōsen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple, founded in 1348 by Rinno.
  • Originally near a mound for drowned people.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1929.
  • Enshrines the Shibara Jizo, known from Ooka Seidan.

What to see

  • The Shibara Jizo statue.
  • Ropes tied by visitors making wishes.

Getting there

  • A 16-minute walk from Kanemachi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区東水元2-28-25 Open in Google Maps

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