Local Secret · Kita-Shinagawa
Honsenji 品川寺
A temple on the old Tokaido in Kita-Shinagawa with a giant bronze Jizo and a bell that came back from Geneva.
About
Honsenji is known for its large seated Jizo statue, one of the Six Jizo of Edo. Its temple bell was lost overseas in the 19th century, found in Geneva and returned in 1930.
Highlights
- Large bronze Jizo
- Temple bell returned from Switzerland
Tips
- Pair with a walk along the old Shinagawa-juku road
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