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Banpukuji Temple

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Banpukuji Temple

大田区南馬込1丁目49−1

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A Soto sect temple located in Ota Ward, Tokyo, enshrining the Amitabha Trinity (Amida Sandon) as its principal image. It is also known for the fact that the poet Shimojo Seihe once resided on land adjacent to the temple grounds.

History

The temple is said to have been founded in 1192 CE (Kenkyu 3) by Kajiwara Kagehara at the order of Minamoto no Yoritomo. It was later relocated to its current site in Komagome. Although it fell into disrepair during the late Muromachi period, it was re-established as a Soto sect temple in 1575 CE (Tensho 3) by Meido Bunryu. There is a legend that when Nichiren passed through Komagome and sought lodging, the abbot readily agreed to provide him with a room.

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What visitors say

A quiet and solemn temple nestled within a residential neighborhood. The grounds feature a statue and informational plaques for the famous horse 'Bashoku,' along with a site map. Highlights include the beautifully carved main hall and a grand bell tower. The temple office accepts requests for Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp), and the temple also houses Buddhist statues, including one of Fudo Myoo (the Immovable Wisdom King).

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