Kōen-ji, Buddhist temple in Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan.
The temple contains traditional wooden buildings surrounding a central courtyard with stone lanterns and a meditation garden with gravel patterns.
The establishment of Kōen-ji in 1555 marked a period of religious growth in the Musashi Province during Japan's Sengoku period.
The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and rituals, including morning prayers, meditation sessions, and seasonal celebrations following Japanese religious traditions.
Located 2 minutes from Higashi-Kōenji Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, the temple opens daily from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The temple grounds contain a collection of stone markers from different periods of Japanese history, documenting local families and events.
Location: Kōenji-minami
Inception: 1555
Address: 東京都杉並区高円寺南4-18-11 166-0003
GPS coordinates: 35.70373,139.65285
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:07
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