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Yofukuji Temple
東京都
A Tensho-era temple whose gate bears bullet holes from fleeing Shogitai warriors after the 1868 Battle of Ueno
Founded
1573
Type
Temple
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3 min walk from Nishi-Nippori Station
3-3-8 Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo
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Temple
Founded 1573
453 years
Overview
Yofukuji Temple in Nishi-Nippori, a Shingon sect temple founded in the Tensho era (1573-1592), holds many notable grave markers in its quiet precincts. It is close to the Edo-era cherry blossom viewing grounds of the Nippori hillside.
Origins
A Shingon Buzan sect temple founded in the Tensho era (1573–1592). Located at a famous cherry blossom viewing site on the Nippori plateau, it holds many notable grave markers.
Divine Benefits
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来、不動明王"
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