Tokudai-ji, Buddhist temple in Ameya-Yokocho, Ueno, Japan.
Description
Tokudai-ji is a Buddhist temple near the busy Ameya-Yokocho commercial district with red walls and traditional wooden architecture. The building displays Buddhist symbols and ornaments that reflect its religious purpose.
History
The temple was founded during the Edo period around 1653 by Nichige and preserved its original Marishi-ten statue through multiple natural disasters. The building and its worship survived wartime challenges without damage.
Culture
The temple is dedicated to Marishi-ten, a deity that people visit seeking protection and success in their endeavors. Visitors come to pray and participate in regular ceremonies that shape the spiritual rhythm of the neighborhood.
Practical
The temple welcomes visitors daily and holds special ceremonies on specific days, particularly on Days of the Boar. Prayer sessions take place at set times, so checking ahead is helpful if you plan to attend.
Did you know?
The main statue shows Marishi-ten standing on a running boar while holding a sword in the right hand and raising the left hand. This distinctive portrayal is rarely seen elsewhere and makes worship here particularly recognizable.
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