[Reimei-san Dairin-in/Tokyo] A temple that moved to the site of Gansho-ji Temple and took over the temple guardianship

Reimei-san Dairin-in Temple in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Dairin-in Temple is a Soto Zen temple called Reimei-san. It was founded at Mita Koun-ji Temple, and moved to the site of Gansho-ji Temple, a Shingon Buddhist temple that was abandoned during the Meiji period due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. It has been passed down as a temple guardian until now. Gansho-ji Temple was the head priest of Ogu Hachiman Shrine, which is located just a short walk away. There are six Jizo statues at the entrance to the mountain gate, and the grounds include Yakushi Nyorai, Acala, and Takao Byakue Kannon. The main hall is located at the back through the mountain gate, and on both sides are carp-shaped rain barrels. Flowers can be seen everywhere, and it is clear that they are well-maintained! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥTemple name: Reimei-san Dairin-in ꕥAddress: 3-9-5 Nishi-Ogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess 🚉 Miyanomae Station → approx. 2-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Temple #Temple tour #Tokyo sightseeing