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Zensei-an Temple
台東区谷中５丁目４−７
A temple of the Rinzai school, Kuonji branch, with the mountain name Fumon-zan. It enshrines the Aoi Sho-Kannon (Aoi Correctly-Seen Avalokiteshvara) as its principal image, which was once the guardian deity of Edo Castle.
History
In 1880, Soga Tetsusho initiated the founding of the temple to honor the souls of those who died in the Meiji Restoration. In 1883, the temple was established with Eiso Gigaku, invited from Kuonji, as its founding abbot.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds contain the graves of Soga Tetsusho and San'yutei Encho. In summer, events such as a ghost painting exhibition and rakugo (comic storytelling) performances are held. Every Sunday evening, a zazen (seated meditation) session is conducted, including a lecture, meditation, and a tea ceremony. You can enter from the steps below the main hall and pay an admission fee to visit the grounds.
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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