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Houshoji Temple
台東区下谷２丁目１０−６
A temple of the Honmon branch of the Nichiren sect located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. It enshrines Bishamonten, one of the Shitamachi Seven Lucky Gods. It is also known for housing the grave of Taku Hachiro, a professional boxer and comedian.
History
This temple of the Honmon branch of the Nichiren sect was founded in 1648. Originally located in Shitamachi Gokite-machi, it relocated to its current site in 1737. The temple was damaged in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, and the current structures were built after the disaster.
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What visitors say
A temple enshrining Bishamonten, one of the Shitamachi Seven Lucky Gods, with a beautifully maintained precinct. Visitors can worship at the Kannon Hall from outside the gate. The grounds also feature a rare Jizo statue known as 'Taku Jizo.' Highlights for visitors include the availability of Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp) and early-blooming cherry blossoms.
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