Zenkei-ji, Buddhist temple in Ota, Japan
Zenkei-ji temple includes meditation halls, altars, and an inner prayer chamber where daily morning rituals take place under priestly guidance.
The temple, established in 1291, holds religious importance as a center of Buddhist practice and pilgrimage destination in the Tokyo region.
A secret Buddha statue, known as hibutsu, remains concealed within the temple, while a replica called Maedachi Honzon appears every six years.
Located at coordinates 35.584139, 139.721972, the temple requires visitors to maintain silence and wear appropriate attire during their visit.
The temple features a dark corridor where practitioners touch a suspended metal key, representing the path toward Buddhist enlightenment.
Location: Ota
Inception: 1291
Address: 東京都大田区山王3-22-16
GPS coordinates: 35.58414,139.72197
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:23
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