Zuirinji Temple, Buddhist temple in Yanaka district, Taitō-ku, Japan.
The temple grounds contain intricate carvings under the main hall eaves, featuring dragons, lions, elephant heads, and aquatic creatures with detailed color work.
Established in 1591 during the late Muromachi period, Zuirinji Temple remained intact through the Second World War while many structures in Tokyo were destroyed.
The temple dedicates its practices to Nichiren, a principal figure in Japanese Buddhism who established the Nichiren sect and influenced religious development.
Located between Ueno and Nippori stations at 4-2-5 Yanaka, the temple stands among sixty other Buddhist temples in the Yanaka neighborhood.
The temple grounds feature a cherry blossom tree and sits within the preserved Yanaka district, which maintains its historical character in modern Tokyo.
Location: Taitō-ku
Inception: 1591
Address: 東京都台東区谷中四丁目2番5号
GPS coordinates: 35.72314,139.76839
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:16
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