Tōkai-ji, Buddhist temple in Kita-Shinagawa, Japan
The temple grounds contain a bell tower, main hall, and garden areas surrounded by stone walls and traditional wooden gates.
Founded in 1639 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa period, with guidance from Zen master Takuan Soho.
The temple preserves Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, housing statues of Buddha trinity, King Enma, and sixteen Arhats in its main hall.
Located 7 minutes on foot from Shinbanba Station on Keikyu Line or 15 minutes from Osaki Station on JR and Rinkai lines.
The temple is recognized as the origin of Takuan pickles, created by its founding monk Takuan Soho during the Edo period.
Location: Kita-Shinagawa
Inception: 1639
Founders: Tokugawa Iemitsu, Takuan Sōhō
Address: 東京都品川区北品川3-11-9
GPS coordinates: 35.61617,139.73893
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:33
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