Zoshigaya Missionary Museum

Zoshigaya Missionary Museum was built in early 20th Century.
This building is in the style of late 19th century in U.S.A.

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<The Nearest Station>

Gokokuji station on Yurakucho Line (Y11/Tokyo Metro)

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Free of Charge    Currently Closed until Mar. 31st, 2016

9:00-16:30   Closed on Mondays and the 3rd Sunday

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Houmyoji Temple

Ikouji Temple was established in 810.
And temple's name was changed to Houmyoji Temple by Nichigen in 1312.

The main hall was reconstructed in 1932 after the collapse by the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923.

But all buildings were burnt down by bombing in World War II.

The main hall was reconstructed in 1959.
The gate and the belfry were reconstructed in 1968.

Kishimojin Temple is a part of Houmyoji Temple.

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<The Nearest Station>

Kishimojin-mae station on Arakawa Line (Street Car)
Zoshigaya station on Fukutoshin Line (F10/Tokyo Metro)

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Kishimojin Temple

Main hall of Kishimojin Temple was built in mid 17th century.
Kishimojin means mother goblin's god.

This is based on the story that mother goblin eats human's kids.

One day, Buddha hid goblin's kid to let mother goblin know how human mothers feel when they lost their children. Mother goblin cried and apologized, then she became a god to protect kids.

There is a giant ginkgo tree which is the second largest ginkgo tree in Tokyo.
The trunk circumference is 6.63 m, the height is 32.5 m and the branches reach out 10 m in all directions.

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<The Nearest Station>

Kishimojin-mae station on Arakawa Line (Street Car)
Zoshigaya station on Fukutoshin Line (F10/Tokyo Metro)

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