If you're in the commuter-belt town of Tsujido, possibly to hit the shops at Terrace Mall, it's worth walking a few minutes from the station to look at Hojuji temple. It's a charming, peaceful neighbourhood temple, with a restful atmosphere, some beautifully detailed carvings of animals and demons under the eaves of the main hall, and some interesting statues in the grounds, one of them a fierce-looking airborne demon.
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Hojuji Temple in Tsujido
A quiet Buddhist temple in a Tokyo suburb

By Peter Sidell
Community writer

An airborne demon round the corner from the main hall

Detail on one of the lanterns

This pilgrim is waiting near the main hall

The pleasant temple compound

Purify your hands and spirit here

A carving under the eaves of the main hall

The gate from the street

An unusual lantern with a ribboned gourd on top

These statues welcome you by the gate

A side shrine

Another side shrine

A carved demon under the eaves of the main hall

The carvings are beautifully detailed

Ancient, weathered statues
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