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Niren Sect Head Temple, Jiyu-zan, Zuiren-ji

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Niren Sect Head Temple, Jiyu-zan, Zuiren-ji

台東区谷中4丁目2−5

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🛡️ Warding off misfortune👶 Children & safe birth

This is a head temple of the Niren sect, recognized as one of the Ten Great Patriarchs of Edo and revered as a patriarch for warding off misfortune and ensuring safe childbirth.

History

Founded in 1591 in Bakuro-machi, it moved to Kanda in 1601 and to its current location in 1649. The entire mountain complex was destroyed by fire during the Ueno War in the first year of the Meiji era (1868 CE). After reconstruction, it was elevated from a sub-head temple to a head temple (temple of historical significance) in 2006. During the Edo period, it was known as one of the Edo Sento (leaders of the commoner districts). Today, it serves as the head temple for the Shoshi Hoen, the largest legal community within the Niren sect.

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Blessings

It is known as a patriarch for warding off misfortune and ensuring safe childbirth.

What visitors say

A temple with a vast precinct located in Yanaka. The approach path is dotted with the graves of historical figures. During the New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony, beautiful tones can be heard, and visitors may sometimes receive amulets or sweets.

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