Zenkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Kagurazaka, Japan.
Zenkoku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kagurazaka featuring traditional vermilion-colored architecture with a main gate, bell tower, and several interconnected buildings. The complex sits within carefully tended gardens and outdoor spaces that create a quiet retreat within the urban neighborhood.
The temple was founded in 1595 by Tokugawa Ieyasu in Nihonbashi Bakurocho and relocated to its present location in Kagurazaka in 1792. This move reflected broader urban changes in Edo that reshaped the neighborhood during the late feudal period.
The temple houses a revered statue of Bishamon, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Visitors often encounter worshippers who come here to pray for prosperity and good fortune during seasonal celebrations.
The temple is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM with no admission fee required. Multiple subway lines provide convenient access, making it easy to reach from Iidabashi Station and surrounding areas.
The temple gained attention from fans of the boyband Arashi after a 2007 television drama was filmed here. Many visitors now leave written wishes on wooden plaques, creating an unexpected overlap between religious tradition and modern pop culture.
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