Jindaiji Temple
Jindaiji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple in Chofu City, in the west of Tokyo, and the second oldest in the metropolis, after Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. ... According to legend, Jindaiji was founded in 733 AD, which makes it the second oldest temple in the Tokyo. for over a thousand years, peasants, merchants, and samurai have traveled here to rid themselves of bad luck and pray for help finding a marriage partner. The temple is also home to national treasures such as the Hakuho Buddha and Crowned Amitabha Tathagata statue. Despite the temple's reputable status, its location off the beaten path means it's free of the dense crowds that flock to more central attractions like Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
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