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Jōkaku-ji
荒川区南千住２丁目１−１２
A Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo. Its mountain name is Eihō-zan and its court name is Seikō-in. It is situated near the former Yoshiwara pleasure district and is also known as a 'nagare-dō' (a temple where the bodies of the deceased were left to be buried).
History
Founded in 1655, this Jōdo-shū temple is located near the former Yoshiwara pleasure district. During the Ansei Great Earthquake, when a large number of geisha and courtesans died, their bodies were brought to this temple, which led to it being called a 'nagare-dō'.
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What visitors say
Located within walking distance from Minowa Station, this temple is known for its memorial stupa for the deceased women of the pleasure district (the New Yoshiwara Sōreidō). The Sōreidō features offerings such as cosmetics and hairpins, with a Jizō statue enshrined at the base. The temple grounds also feature various historical sites, creating a quiet and historically rich atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 6:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 6:00 – 17:00
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