Minobu Betsuin, Buddhist temple in Nihonbashi-Kodenmachō, Japan.
Minobu Betsuin is a Buddhist temple in central Tokyo featuring traditional Japanese architecture and religious decoration throughout its spaces. The building displays typical features of a Nichiren sanctuary with wooden structures, decorated interiors, and quiet prayer areas.
The temple was founded in 1883 as a branch of a major temple in the mountains and grew to become an important location for Nichiren Buddhism in Tokyo. Since then, the site has maintained its religious role within a larger network of shrines.
This temple serves as a place for practicing Nichiren Buddhism, where visitors can observe daily rituals and prayers taking place. The rooms are arranged with Buddhist statues and altars that reflect the religious life of the community.
The temple is located near public transportation in a residential area of old Tokyo and is easily accessible by rail. Visitors should check opening times and be prepared for quiet behavior during religious observances.
The site includes an adjacent building called Daianraku-ji that expands the spiritual functions of the place. This connection creates a connected religious complex that receives fewer tourist visits than the main location.
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