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At a Glance
The ginkgo tree by the entrance is said to be about 600 years old and is recognized locally as a natural treasure.
Honsen-ji is described by its official site as the oldest temple in Shinagawa Ward, watching over the town for about 1,300 years.
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Use Aomono-yokocho Station on the Keikyu Line; Honsen-ji is about a 1-minute walk from the east exit.
Look for the large seated Jizo statue near the entrance, one of the Edo Six Jizo connected with old Edo travel routes.
Visit around New Year or the September Shukuba Festival if you want to see special local ceremonies, but expect more neighborhood activity than on ordinary days.
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Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture
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You can reach Honsen-ji in about a minute on foot from the east exit of Aomono-yokocho Station on the Keikyu Line, making it an easy stop without much navigation.
Just inside, look for the large seated Jizo statue near the entrance. It is one of the Edo Six Jizo, a set of figures historically linked to the old travel routes out of Edo, and it gives the temple its main draw.
Timing your visit around New Year or the September Shukuba Festival means you will catch special local ceremonies, though the neighborhood gets noticeably busier on those days. On an ordinary weekday the grounds are quiet and unhurried.
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