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Jodo Sect Toyokuni-zan Kaiko-in (Otsukubara Execution Grounds)
荒川区南千住５丁目３３−１３
A Jodo Sect temple located at the site of the former Otsukubara execution grounds. It was established to offer prayers for those who died by execution, and many patriotic figures are buried here.
History
In 1667 CE (Kanbun 7), the abbot of Honjo Kaiko-in, Digi Yikan, established this temple to offer prayers for those who died on the road or by execution. At the time, it was known as Jojo-do. Many patriots who were executed during the Ansei Persecutions, including Hashimoto Saine, Yoshida Shoin, and Rai Sankusaburo, are buried here.
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What visitors say
Located within walking distance of Minami-Senju Station, this temple sits on the site of a former execution ground. The grounds contain the graves of historical figures such as Yoshida Shoin, Hashimoto Saine, and Takahashi Oden, as well as statues like the Kishin Jizo (Kishin Jizo statue) dedicated to the victims of a kidnapping incident. As a place with a rich historical background, it attracts many visitors.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:30
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