Founded in 1294 by Ta-a Shinkyo Shonin, the second patriarch of the Ji-shu sect. Located along the old Tokaido highway at Shinagawa-juku, the first post station of the Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations. The main hall's eaves preserve remarkable kote-e (plaster relief sculptures) of dragons, Chinese lions, and chrysanthemums crafted by the late-Edo master plasterer Irie Chohachi (Izu no Chohachi). The n…
Founded in 1294 by Ta-a Shinkyo, Ippen's direct disciple and second Yugyo Shonin, establishing the tradition of dancing nenbutsu in Shinagawa. Enshrines Fukurokuju of the Tokai Seven Lucky Gods.
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