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Gohyakurakan-ji, Buddhist temple in Shimo-Meguro, Japan

The temple houses a collection of 300 arhat statues, with each stone figure displaying individual characteristics and expressions carved by skilled artisans.

Tetsugen Doko established Gohyakurakan-ji temple in 1695, dedicating the sacred space to commemorate those who worked at the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.

The temple contains a prominent 3.5-meter Jizo statue, representing the Buddhist guardian deity who protects travelers and children in Japanese religious traditions.

Visitors can reach the temple through Fudo-mae Station on the Meguro line or Meguro Station on the Yamanote line, with entrance fees of 500 yen.

Three stone bridges span across a small stream within the temple grounds, maintaining their original structure from the temple's founding period.

Location: Shimo-Meguro 3-chōme

Inception: 1695

Founders: Tetsugen Doko

Address: 東京都目黒区下目黒3-20-11

Website: http://rakan.or.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.62892,139.70919

Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:19

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