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Kongozan Shofukuji

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Kongozan Shofukuji

東村山市野口町4丁目6−1

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A Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect (Kenchoji branch) located in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo. Its mountain name is Kongozan (Diamond Mountain). The temple houses historically significant cultural properties, including the Jizo Hall, a National Treasure, and one of the largest stone tablets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

History

It is said to have been founded in the mid-Kamakura period by the monk Sekikei Shingetsu of Kenchoji Temple. There are theories that the founder was either Hojo Tokimune or Hojo Tokiyori. The Jizo Hall, believed to have been built in 1407 CE (Eicho 14) during the Muromachi period, is designated as a National Treasure as a representative example of a Zen-style Buddhist hall.

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What visitors say

The Jizo Hall is the only wooden National Treasure building in Tokyo, and its exterior is open to visitors at all times. It is about a 15-minute walk from Higashimurayama Station, and free parking is available nearby. The temple grounds have a quiet atmosphere, and the approach to the main hall is lined with stone statues of the Thirteen Buddhas.

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