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Shoujuin
北区滝野川２丁目４９−５
A Jodo sect temple located in Kita Ward, Tokyo. It is also known as the "Baby Temple" because it houses a columbarium for the enshrining of the remains of infants and children. It is also famous for the stone statue of Kondo Shuzo, an explorer from the late Edo period.
History
It is said that during the Koji era of the Muromachi period, a monk named Gakkenbo, who was training in Yamato Province, visited this site following a spiritual dream and founded Shoujuin. The Fudo Hall enshrines a statue of Fudo Myoo (Acala, the Immovable Wisdom King), which is said to have been retrieved by Gakkenbo from a river.
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What visitors say
Located in the city, this temple offers a quiet and serene atmosphere with abundant greenery. It features a distinctive bell tower gate (Shoro-mon) built in 1902 (Meiji 35) from Oya stone in the Ryuugu-mon style. The grounds include a stone seated statue of Kondo Shuzo and a hall enshrining Fudo Myoo. Visitors can enjoy lush greenery and autumn foliage throughout the seasons, and the temple is also known for its services for the enshrining of infants.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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