[Tokoji Temple/Tokyo] A temple with remnants of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism, including the dragon god

Tokoji Temple in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A Shingon sect Tozan sect temple called Nisshozan Amida-in, founded in the early Edo period. The principal image is "Yakushi Nyorai". It is popular as the family temple of Kamitakada village. It is also known for its Koshinto and Jizo statues, which are designated as tangible cultural properties registered by Nakano Ward. The temple is large, and when you go inside, the main hall at the very back stands out, but there are many things to see around it! There are many stone Buddha statues, the Ryujin Pond where carp swim, a pine tree that looks like a dragon, and an Inari Shrine where you can feel the remnants of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism. You can take a leisurely stroll. You can also relax on a bench in the shade of the trees! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥTemple name: Toko-ji Temple ꕥAddress: 5-21-5 Kamitakada, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Arai Yakushimae Station → 6 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Temple #Temple tour #Buddhist temple #Tokyo