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Honkakuji

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Honkakuji

台東区松が谷2丁目8−15

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A Nichiren sect temple located in Matsugadani, Taito Ward, Tokyo. It enshrines Nichigen Soji, one of the Ten Great Patriarchs of the Edo period.

History

Founded in 1591 CE (Tensho 19) by Kurane Uheibe in Magome. After being destroyed in the Meireki Great Fire, it was relocated to its current location and re-established in 1902 CE (Meiji 35) by Chifuin Nitsu.

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What visitors say

The main hall features rare stained glass, offering a stunning view. Within the temple grounds, beautiful cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and the sound of the mokugyo (wooden fish) can sometimes be heard. There is also a free gallery on the second floor displaying mountain photography, and the grounds enshrine Gamadaimyojin (the Great Deity of the Toad), where toads are offered.

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