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Nishiarai Daishi

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Nishiarai Daishi

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Tokyo · Kanto

Nishiarai Daishi is a temple of the Shingon sect located in Nishiarai, Adachi, Tokyo. It is also known as Gochizan Henjōin Sōjiji and has been historically referred to as 'Kanto's Koyasan.'

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 6,961 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
nishiaraidaishi.or.jp

Today

9:00–16:30

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplespiritualpilgrimage

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