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Hozenji
東京都
A Jodo-shu temple of 1384, patronized by Shogun Tsunayoshi's mother — its stone memorial commemorates the 891 famine victims of the Tenpo era who perished in the Shinagawa post town.
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1384
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Temple
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6 min walk from Keikyu Kita-Shinagawa Station
2-2-14 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
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Temple
Founded 1384
642 years
Buddhist Sect
Jodo-shu
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Overview
A Jodo-shu temple formally known as Rinkaisan Hensho-in Hozenji, founded in 1384. During the Hoei era (1704-1711), it received deep patronage from Keisho-in, mother of the 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi, who was known for encouraging the controversial Edicts on Compassion for Living Things. The 'Rumin Sozuka-hi' memorial commemorates 891 victims of the Tenpo Famine who perished in Shinagawa-juku, over 500 …
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Origins
Elevated by Keisho-in, mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi, in the Hoei era. Buried over 500 famine victims during the Tenpo Famine. 121 stone tablets record medieval Musashi Province religious practice.
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2026/6/29
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