If you happen to visit the Meguro area, don’t forget to also visit Daienji Temple. It is located in a narrow street and it only takes five minutes of walking from the Meguro Station. As you enter the temple, you will immediately see a tall Buddha sculpture and 500 small stone statues depicting the Gohyaku Rakan or followers of Buddha on the background. Right in the middle of the statues is a small pond, adding to the serenity of the place. Standing in between the gate and the statues are small Jizo figures, who act as a guardian of children. Truly a breathtaking view overall.
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Daienji Temple
A beautiful little temple with tiny stone statues
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Elena Lisina
4 years ago
I'd like to visit this temple some day.
Sleiman Azizi
4 years ago
It turns out that the Great Meiwa Fire of 1772, the second of Edo's major fires that devastated the city, originated here.... ouch.
Elena Lisina
4 years ago
Even now people manage to make fires!
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