東光寺

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東光寺, Buddhist temple in Meguro-ku, Japan

Toko-ji Temple stands within a garden compound featuring traditional gates, bell tower, and multiple prayer halls dedicated to different Buddhist deities.

The temple played a protective role during the Tokugawa period as one of five strategic religious sites positioned around the perimeter of Edo, now Tokyo.

The temple complex includes a cemetery containing the grave of Aoki Konyo, the scholar who introduced sweet potato cultivation to Japan.

Visitors can reach the temple grounds through a 10-minute walk from Fudo-mae Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line in southwestern Tokyo.

The temple contains a sacred waterfall and pond created according to legend when a monk threw a vajra, determining the location for temple construction.

Location: Meguro-ku

Location: Tokyo

GPS coordinates: 35.61969,139.67289

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06

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