Written by Adriana Paradiso

Founded in 1668, Taisō-ji is a temple associated with the Shinjuku lodging station that was once in the area.

Taisoji Buddha
Taisō-ji Buddha | Photo by Gregory Lane

The bronze Buddha dates from the Edo period and was positioned close to the main road into the area.

Taisoji temple building
Taisō-ji temple | Photo by Gregory Lane
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太宗寺
Shinjuku
2 chome 9 - 2 Shinjuku, Tokyo
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03-3356-7731
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  • 191 m from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station Marunouchi Line (M10)
  • 298 m from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station Fukutoshin Line (C13)Marunouchi Line (M9)Shinjuku Line (S2)
  • 0.9 km from Shinjuku Station Marunouchi Line (M8)Shinjuku Line (S1)Oedo Line (E27)Yamanote Line (JY17)Chūō Line (Rapid) (JC5)Chūō-Sōbu Line (JB30)Odakyu Odawara Line (OH1)Keiō Line (KO1)Keiō New Line (KO1)

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