Renkōji Temple, Tokyo

Name: Renkōji Temple
Address: 3-30-20 Wada, Tokyo, 166-0012, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3311-7832

#370 among attractions in Tokyo

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Renkō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. It is assumed to be the purported location of the ashes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Indian freedom-fighter, which have been preserved since September 18, 1945. The small, well-preserved temple was established in 1594 inspired by the God of Wealth and Happiness. It belongs to the Nichiren sect of Buddhism that believes that human salvation lies only in the Lotus Sutra. ()

Local name: 蓮光寺 Completed: 1594 (430 years ago)Coordinates: 35°41'44"N, 139°39'18"E

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3-30-20 Wada杉並区 (ワーダ)Tokyo 166-0012 Japan

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+81 3-3311-7832

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Renkōji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nakano Broadway, Nakano Sunplaza, Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, Tokyo/Nakano.

1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nakano Broadway, Nishitōkyō
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo
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1.2 miSW
Temple
Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, Tokyo
32 min walk • Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It was established in 1063. Its main festival is held annually on September 15. Kami enshrined here include Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū and Emperor Chūai in addition to Hachiman.
1 miNE
Area
Tokyo/Nakano, Tokyo
26 min walk • Nakano is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Nakano City. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 322,731, and a population density of 20,701 persons per km².
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Asagaya, Nishitōkyō
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0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kōenji, Nishitōkyō
18 min walk • Kōenji is a district of Tokyo in the Suginami ward, west of Shinjuku. The district's name originates from the old temples in the area. Kōenji is primarily a residential community with easy access to the Shinjuku and Tokyo stations.
1.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Hatagaya, Tokyo
43 min walk • Hatagaya is an area within Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.