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Tengen-ji, Buddhist temple in Taitō district, Japan

Tengen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Taitō ward featuring traditional Japanese architectural structures and religious statues throughout its grounds. The property includes multiple garden areas where statues of Amitabha Buddha and Kannon stand among trees and stone arrangements.

The temple was founded in 1274 by Buddhist monk Nichigen as a center for spiritual practice. It has remained an active religious site within Tokyo's Buddhist community since its establishment.

The temple belongs to the Tendai Buddhist school and is maintained by monks who perform daily religious duties on the grounds. You can observe the quiet rhythm of monastic life as you walk through the spaces.

The temple is accessible by train from Nippori Station, with marked pathways leading through the neighborhood to the grounds. The area is easy to explore on foot and offers enough space to walk around freely.

The grounds feature a collection of garden arrangements that demonstrate the integration of natural and constructed elements typical of Japanese religious sites. This blend of plants, stone, and wood creates an unusual harmony between landscape design and spiritual purpose.

Location: Taitō-ku

Address: 東京都台東区谷中1-2-14

GPS coordinates: 35.71872,139.76694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12

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