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Kakurinji
東京都
A Nichiren temple founded in 1631 to enshrine the memorial tablet of Kato Kiyomasa — the 'Seisho-ko' festival each May distributes victory amulets at this Shirokanedai shrine of martial fortune
Founded
1631
Type
Temple
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1 min walk from Shirokanedai Station
1-1-47 Shirokanedai, Minato
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Temple
Founded 1631
395 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Nichiren
Overview
Enshrines Kato Kiyomasa. Known as a temple of victory.
Origins
Founded in 1631. Enshrines the memorial tablet of Kato Kiyomasa, lord of Kumamoto domain. Venerated as 'Seisho-ko-sama,' with the May Kiyomasa-ko festival a seasonal tradition of Minato Ward.
Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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