Shinganji, Buddhist temple in Shimokitazawa, Japan
The temple complex features traditional wooden structures and includes a prominent ginkgo tree that stands over four centuries old within its grounds.
Founded by daimyo Yuki Hideyasu in the early 1600s, Shinganji temple became the final resting place for this significant member of the Tokugawa clan.
The temple maintains the practice of Hari Kuyo, a traditional ceremony where participants bury worn needles at a dedicated Needle Grave each February.
Visitors can reach the temple through the Keio Inokashira Line or Odakyu Odawara Line, with multiple entry points from Shimokitazawa Station.
The temple grounds contain a hexagonal glass shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, alongside an operational kindergarten established in 1952.
Location: Setagaya-ku
GPS coordinates: 35.65661,139.66856
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:00
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