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Yōkoku-ji Temple

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養国寺

A historic Sōtō Zen temple in Shinjuku, founded in 1602, with a notable grave.

Yōkoku-ji Temple
Tengusabaki CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1602 by Shōgan Sonkichi.
  • Moved to its current site in 1634.
  • Relocated due to Edo Castle moat construction.

What to see

  • Cemetery with the grave of Takeuchi Yasunori.
  • Takeuchi Yasunori was envoy to Europe.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Akebonobashi Station A1 exit.
  • 5-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchōme Station Exit 2.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都新宿区愛住町21 Open in Google Maps

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