Chōkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Minato district, Tokyo, Japan
Chōkoku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Minato featuring a traditional wooden main hall with several secondary structures linked by covered wooden walkways and stone paths. The connected buildings create an organized layout that flows naturally through the temple grounds.
Monk Tokodai established the temple in the 8th century, making it an important Buddhist center in Minato from its founding. Over the centuries, it has remained a significant spiritual site that continues to shape religious life in the district.
The temple serves as a living place of worship where locals come to pray and participate in seasonal Buddhist observances. Walking through the grounds, visitors notice how the space connects people to their spiritual practices year-round.
The temple is reachable by taking the subway to Akabanebashi Station and walking east through residential streets for about ten minutes. Comfortable shoes are useful since the visit involves walking on stone paths and possibly climbing stairs around the grounds.
Inside the temple stands a nine-meter tall wooden Kannon statue, one of the largest wooden Buddhist sculptures in Tokyo's religious buildings. This oversized figure is a striking artwork that catches the eye of most visitors.
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