Taisō-ji, Buddhist temple in Shinjuku Ni-chome, Japan
Taiso-ji Temple contains a copper seated statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, which stands as part of the Edo Six Jizo monuments in Tokyo.
The temple dates back to 1668 and served as the family temple for the Naito clan, who were prominent feudal lords during the Edo period.
The temple features the largest statue of Enma, the Buddhist judge of the afterlife, in Tokyo, alongside a statue of Datsueba, who takes clothes from the deceased.
Located three minutes from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, the temple grounds are accessible daily without entrance fees.
Visitors follow a tradition of sprinkling salt on a specific Jizo statue within the temple grounds as part of their prayer offerings.
Location: Shinjuku Ni-chōme
Inception: 1668
Part of: Edo Roku Jizo, 新宿山之手七福神
GPS coordinates: 35.68986,139.70936
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:19
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