Virtual Edo Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #21 Kinzo-in Temple

     Kinzo-in Temple was one of the branch temples of Senso-ji Temple, and was revived by Ben'yu (?-1629).

     "Senso-ji Temple Old Map" shows where Senso-ji Temple's branch temples were distributed in the Kan'ei Era (1624-1644).  In those days, its branch temples were classified into 2 groups: the Eastern Group and the Southern Group.  Each group had 12 branch temples.  The Eastern Group temples were located between Senso-ji Temple and the Sumida River, and were founded before medieval times.  The Southern Group’s branch temples were "revived" in the Edo Period, that is they were concentrated there as the population of Edo increased and its urban area expanded.  Kinzo-in Temple belonged to the Southern Group, and was revived by Priest Ben'yu (?-1629).

Address: 2 Chome−31−7 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo 111-0032