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Ekō-in Temple

回向院

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Ekō-in began in 1657 when Tokugawa Ietsuna provided this site to bury and memorialize unidentified victims of the Great Meireki Fire.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi’s Grave
Grave of Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi, visited by people invoking his legendary good fortune.
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Building 2
Mapped building; its name and use await confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The temple gives a three-minute walk from JR Ryōgoku Station’s west exit.

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