If you happen to visit the Meguro area, don’t forget to also visit Daienji Temple. It is located in a narrow street and it only takes five minutes of walking from the Meguro Station. As you enter the temple, you will immediately see a tall Buddha sculpture and 500 small stone statues depicting the Gohyaku Rakan or followers of Buddha on the background. Right in the middle of the statues is a small pond, adding to the serenity of the place. Standing in between the gate and the statues are small Jizo figures, who act as a guardian of children. Truly a breathtaking view overall.
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Daienji Temple
A beautiful little temple with tiny stone statues

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The main entrance of Daienji Temple

Upon entering, you will be greeted by this statue

Tiny statues

The beautiful pond

Jizo figures with orange hats

500 statues

The praying wheel

The bell for praying

Prayers/wishes were left hanging by the visitors

A small wooden plaque where worshippers write their prayers or wishes

Light and burn sticks of incense to pray
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
I'd like to visit this temple some day.
Sleiman Azizi
5 years ago
It turns out that the Great Meiwa Fire of 1772, the second of Edo's major fires that devastated the city, originated here.... ouch.
Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Even now people manage to make fires!
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