Tōshō-in Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
• Founded by Ōta Dōkan.
• Established the year after Edo Castle was built.
• Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

• Hōkyōintō believed to be Ōta Dōkan's torso tomb.
• Ōta Dōkan's tomb is a city cultural property.
• Current main hall, built in 2001.
• Wooden Shaka Nyorai statue from the Edo period.
• Bronze Jizō Bosatsu statue, created in 1784.

When to go

• Dōkan-ki festival is held annually on July 26th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.