Shōbō-in, Buddhist temple in Taitō-ku, Japan
The temple exhibits a Karesansui garden with purposefully arranged stones that form patterns resembling different animals within its grounds.
Founded in 754 by Chii Daitoku, a disciple of Ganjin, the temple became an important center for Buddhist training under the To-ji school of Shingon Buddhism.
The temple presents a Senju Kannon statue with one thousand arms as its main devotional figure, representing Buddhist principles of compassion and mercy.
Visitors can access the temple from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 300 yen for adults and junior high students, 100 yen for elementary students.
The garden contains numerous large stones collected from various regions of Japan, creating a distinctive landscape that transforms with seasonal changes.
Location: Taitō-ku
Address: 東京都台東区竜泉3-11-11
GPS coordinates: 35.72429,139.79197
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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