Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Tokyo, Japan

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5 sights
1.4 km

14 m
16 m

Experience Tokyo in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Tokyo Individual Sights in Tokyo

Sight 1: 感応寺

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Kannoji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Ichinoe 7-chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, and the mountain name is also called Ekuyama and Renko-in. He opened the mountain in the second year of Genkyu (1205), and converted from Shingon Buddhism to Nichiren Buddhism in the first year of Shōō (1288). Kaiki was Nisshin, who inherited the third generation of Minobusan Kuonji. There is the oldest existing bell in Edogawa Ward (designated tangible cultural property).

Wikipedia: 感応寺 (江戸川区) (JA)

322 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: 長勝寺

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Choshoji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Ichinoe 6-chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo. The name of the mountain is Mt. Riei. In the 11th year of Tensho (1583), Zengakuin Nisshin was opened, so it is also called Zengakuin. The founder, Nisshin, was a disciple of the ninth generation of Myokakuji, Nissumi, and Choshoji was initially the head of the tower of Myokakuji. The former main temple is located in Nakayama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. In ancient times, it was called the Lotus Hall and is said to have been a lodging place for the Lotus Sutra Temple.

Wikipedia: 長勝寺 (江戸川区) (JA)

232 meters / 3 minutes