心行寺, 東京都江東区にある寺院
Shingyo-ji is a Buddhist temple in Koto-ku featuring traditional architecture from the 1600s, with a simple roof and small bell tower set among stone pathways and gardens. The main image inside depicts Amida Nyorai, where visitors light incense and make offerings.
The temple was founded in 1616 and relocated in 1633 from Kyobashi to its current location in the Fukagawa area. This move reflects how the city of Tokyo expanded and reshaped its neighborhoods over the centuries.
The temple belongs to the Pure Land Buddhist tradition and draws visitors who come to pray and light incense as part of daily spiritual practice. The rituals and customs observed here reflect how the local community has maintained these traditions across generations.
The temple is free to visit and located about a five-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho subway station. A typical visit takes around ten minutes, though the peaceful surroundings make it easy to linger and enjoy quiet reflection.
Visitors can purchase a shuin here, a traditional stamp and calligraphy marking in a special book to commemorate their visit. This widespread practice across Japan's temples adds a personal, memorable dimension to each pilgrimage.
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