Zojoji Collection

Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk

Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk in autumn

Jizo statue at the Zojo-ji temple, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Pagoda of Zojoji, Akabane, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo (woodblock print)
1766560 Pagoda of Zojoji, Akabane, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo (woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Amitabha, early 19th century, (1886). Artist: Abbot of Zojoji
Amitabha, early 19th century, (1886). From a painting on silk by the Abbot of Zojoji, Buddhist School. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Jizo statues and pinwheel windmill toys in the Zojoji Temple cemetery garden and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Jizo statues and windmills in the Zojoji Temple cemetery garden
Jizo statues and pinwheel windmill toys in the Zojoji Temple cemetery garden and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns, Zojo-ji, Shiba Park, Tokyo
Mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Zojo-ji, Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan Date: circa 1910s

Entrance gate - San en-zan Zojo-ji Buddhist temple, Tokyo
Entrance gate of the San en-zan Zojo-ji - a Buddhist temple in the Shiba neighborhood of Minato, Tokyo, Japan (The Great Main Temple of the Chinzei branch of Jodo-shu Buddhism). Date: circa 1910s

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Jizo statues and pinwheel windmill toys in the Zojoji Temple cemetery garden and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan Paul Brown Date:

Interioir of the Daiden (Hondo) the main hall of Zojoji Temple and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo
Interior of the Daiden (Hondo) the main hall of Zojoji Temple and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Daiden (Hondo) the main hall of Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan

Sangedatsumon wooden gate from the Edo period to Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan

Roof of the Daiden (Hondo) the main hall of Zojoji Temple and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan
Mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Zojo-ji, Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan Date: circa 1910s

New edition of a front view of San enzan Zojoji in Shiba. Print shows travelers and pedestrians walking on a promenade that passes a temple and a grove of trees. Date between 1789 and 1801

Zojoji pagoda and Akabane. Print shows a bird s-eye view from near the top of a pagoda with river, bridge, and temple in the distance. Date 1857

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Zojoji, located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, is a temple that holds significant cultural and historical importance. One of its notable features is the Jizo statue at the temple premises. This statue represents Jizo Bodhisattva, who is believed to protect children and travelers. Another iconic structure within the Pagoda Akabane. This pagoda was featured in a woodblock print called "One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo, " showcasing its architectural beauty. The artistic legacy extends beyond sculptures and prints. In the early 19th century, an artist named Wilhelm Greve created an exquisite Amitabha painting that now resides at this temple. Additionally, an Abbot from Zojoji crafted another remarkable Amitabha artwork during the same period. As you explore further into Zojoji's grounds, you will come across the Mausoleum of Tokugawa Shoguns. This mausoleum serves as a resting place for several influential figures from Japan's history. Upon entering through its grand entrance gate, known as San en-zan Zojo-ji Buddhist Temple Gate, visitors are greeted by a serene atmosphere filled with spirituality and tranquility. In addition to these historical elements, it also boasts beautiful gardens adorned with Jizo statues and pinwheel windmill toys. These charming additions create a whimsical ambiance amidst nature's serenity. Inside the main hall Temple called Daiden (Hondo), one can witness breathtaking views encompassing both tradition and modernity - Tokyo Tower majestically standing tall against the backdrop of this sacred space. Zojoji stands as not just a religious site but also as a testament to Japan's rich heritage and artistic prowess. With its captivating sculptures, stunning paintings, magnificent architecture, and peaceful surroundings, it continues to be cherished by locals and admired by visitors from around the world.