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Zennō-ji Temple

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Zennō-ji Temple, a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, offers a glimpse into Edo-period courtesan culture.

Zennō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1583.
  • Merged with Shōoku-in Temple in 1929.
  • Shōoku-in Temple was founded in 1622 by Shoji Jin'emon.

What to see

  • Explore the grounds of a former courtesan's temple.
  • See the merged temple's historical architecture.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Kameari Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区中川3-3-5 Open in Google Maps

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