Muryoji Temple

無量寺Muryoji (無量寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple adjacent to Kyu-Furukawa Gardens.
Its origin is unclear but there already was a temple here in the late Heian period.
This temple is not so large, but its precincts are beautifully maintained.
It's a 7-min walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Nishigahara Station, or an 8-min walk from JR Keihin-Tohoku Line Kaminakazato Station.

Daimon
Muryoji

Daimon is the main gate.

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Hondo
Muryoji

Hondo is the main hall.

Jizo-bon

On the evening of August 24, a ritual called Jizo-bon is held annually at Muryoji Temple. On this day, the precincts are lit up ethereally with lanterns and candles, and children's sumo games will take place.

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Jizo-bon
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Muryoji Temple
1-34-8 Nishigahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo MAP
Access: 7-min walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Nishigahara Station/ 8-min walk from JR Keihin-Tohoku Line Kaminakazato Station