Ekō-in, Buddhist temple in Ryōgoku, Japan
The temple features multiple monuments within its grounds, including the Banninzuka memorial and a dedicated space for animal burials in a bamboo grove.
Following the Great Meireki Fire of 1657 that killed 100,000 people in Tokyo, Shogun Ietsuna designated this land to build a temple for burial of unclaimed victims.
From 1768 to 1909, the temple grounds served as the main venue for sumo wrestling tournaments, marking a period known as the Ekō-in Sumo era.
Located five minutes from JR Ryogoku Station, the temple provides burial services and memorial ceremonies for both humans and animals without living relatives.
The temple contains the Chikara-zuka monument from 1937, where sumo apprentices perform prayers for strength before their matches.
Location: Ryōgoku
Inception: 1657
Part of: Edo Sanjūsankasho
Address: 東京都墨田区両国二丁目8番10号 130-0026
Website: https://ekoin.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.69344,139.79203
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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