Zenyoji Temple

Zenyoji Temple is a beautiful place and one of the eighty-eight sacred sites. Zenyoji Temple belongs to the Chizan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is also known as Eiko-san Busho-in Daibutsu-san-den Zenkoji. The main Buddha of Tamagawa Sacred Site is Dainichi Nyorai, and it is the thirty-second temple of the sacred site. According to the draft of the New Musashi Fudoki, Zenyoji Temple was founded by Ayuri Hidehisa. It is said that the temple was originally located in Fukazawa Village and later moved to Ebara Shimono, but the details of the temple during the Fukazawa Village period are unknown. The large thatched roof within the temple is a famous attraction in Tokyo. The main hall is modeled after the Nara Toshodai-ji Temple, enshrining a seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai, a standing statue of Fudo Myoo, and two child statues. It is a quiet place and highly recommended.