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Anyoji Temple (Fuchu City, Tokyo)
The Kannon Hall enshrines a sacred image of a Buddhist deity from Sensoji Temple.
A historic Tendai Buddhist temple said to have been founded by Jikaku Daishi in 859. Its principal image is a seated wooden statue of Amida Buddha.
The Koraimon-style temple gate was rebuilt in 1833.
The Kannon Hall enshrines a sacred image of Kannon from Sensoji Temple. The image is oriented toward Sensoji Temple, allowing worshippers to pay their respects each day without traveling to Asakusa.
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A renowned Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 859.
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A legend about a tanuki inspired a picture book titled “The Tanuki Monk.”
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The Kannon Hall enshrines a sacred image of a Buddhist deity from Sensoji Temple.
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Anyoji Temple
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Koraimon-style temple gate
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Kannon Hall
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Main Hall
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- Name in Japanese
- 安養寺
- Postal Code
- 183-0027
- Address
- 1-17-10 Honcho, Fuchu City, Tokyo
- Phone Number
- 042-361-2248
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- 6-minute walk from Fuchuhommachi Station on the JR Musashino and JR Nambu lines
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)