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Uiganku-ji (Uiganku Temple)
東村山市久米川町５丁目２４−６
A Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo. It is known for being the burial site of comedian Shimura Ken and for possessing designated natural monuments, including a zelkova tree and a thatch grass field.
History
The founding date is unknown, but there is a tradition that Ashikaga Takauji established his camp at this temple. Additionally, the presence of a zelkova tree estimated to be 700 years old suggests that the temple may have been founded around that time.
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What visitors say
Located in Higashimurayama City, this Soto Zen temple features a spacious parking lot and is within walking distance of the train station. The temple grounds are dominated by majestic giant trees, including a zelkova approximately 700 years old and a thatch grass field approximately 600 years old, both designated as Tokyo Metropolitan Natural Monuments. Their grandeur is breathtaking. Visitors can also enjoy other sights such as stone Buddhas and stone lanterns while strolling through the serene and dignified atmosphere of the grounds.
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