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Ogawa-ji
小平市小川町１丁目７３３
A temple belonging to the Engaku-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, with the mountain name I-ou-zan (Medicine King Mountain). It has a history of land reclamation led by Ogawa Kuroubei and features a bronze bell designated as a tangible cultural property of Koganei City, as well as the grave of Ogawa Kuroubei.
History
Ogawa Kuroubei aspired to reclaim the local area, which lacked sufficient water resources, and was granted permission to dig the Ogawa water diversion channel in 1656 CE (Meirei 2). In 1657 CE (Meirei 3), the temple was founded with Yakushi Ruri Kou Nyorai (Medicine Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Light) as the principal image. Ogawa Kuroubei contributed to the success of the reclamation project and is now buried in the cemetery within the temple grounds.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds are maintained in a Japanese garden style, featuring a pond and various types of stone lanterns, and offer particularly beautiful scenery during the autumn foliage season. The atmosphere is quiet and solemn, and its proximity to an adjacent shrine is a notable feature. Parking is available, but the temple is currently not accepting requests for Goshuin (shrine or temple calligraphic seal stamps).
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