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Tōzen-ji Temple

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Tozenji is a historic Shingon temple, founded in 1087, offering a glimpse into Buddhist art and history.

Tōzen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1087 by Shogaku of Daigo Sanbo-in.
  • Its mountain name is Kintai-zan.
  • The 7th temple of the Tamagawa 88 Sacred Places.

What to see

  • The principal image is Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai.
  • Fudo-do hall enshrines Fudo Myoo as Ushioda Fudo.
  • The current main hall was built in 1996.
  • Enshrines Yakushi Rurikou Nyorai and two Bosatsu.
  • The temple grounds contain a monument to Okawa Tsunekichi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県横浜市鶴見区潮田町3-144-2 Open in Google Maps

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