Tokyo

Zoya Temple

Description:

Its history dates back to 1393. It was founded by a sect that preached Buddhism. The sect was called Jobo. The monument is dedicated to stillborn children.

Note: The Tokyo Tower can be seen behind the temple. This gives the impression of mixing old and new!

On the territory of the temple there are small statues of the children of Yizobosatsu. They are the guardians of dead children.

Historical background! In 1950, the temple was owned by the Togukawa family, who ruled Japan for more than 250 years!

How to get to a historical relic? The temple is located in Japan, in the southern part of Tokyo.

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