Gesso-ji
📍 Tokyo, Tokyo · 1-11-26 Kichijojihoncho, Musashino-shi
About
Mountain 雲洞山
Sect 曹洞宗系単立
Founded 1659年（万治2年）
Founder 洞巌（開山）
Heritage 乾漆造白衣観音坐像（武蔵野市指定文化財）
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥300
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
Gessoji is a Buddhist temple of the independent Soto school lineage located in Kichijoji, Musashino City, Tokyo. Its mountain name (sango) is Undozan, and it was founded in 1659 (the 2nd year of Manji) by the monk Doigan. According to tradition, the temple was established as a central funerary temple for residents of Kanda, Yushima, and Surugadai who lost their homes to fire and pioneered the settlement of Musashino, forming what became Kichijoji village. The temple is said to be connected to the origin of the place name Kichijoji, making it an inseparable part of local history to the present day.
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