Jōgan-ji, Buddhist temple in Honchō, Tokyo, Japan
The wooden temple contains a main hall, a cemetery, and a garden with a pond where koi fish swim beneath the surface.
Suzuki Kurō established Jōgan-ji in 1438 during the Muromachi period, marking the beginning of its religious presence in the area.
Four guardian statues stand at strategic positions around the temple entrance, representing traditional Buddhist protective elements in Japanese architecture.
Located minutes from Shibuya station in a residential neighborhood, the temple maintains regular hours for visitors interested in Buddhist ceremonies.
The temple forms part of a three-temple complex, each structure displaying different architectural elements of Japanese Buddhist design.
Location: Honchō
Inception: 1438
Founders: Suzuki Kurō
Address: 東京都中野区本町2-26-6
Website: http://nakanojouganji.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.69408,139.68164
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:39
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