[Ikebukuro] A floating Buddha! A modern temple in the city

[Sengyoji Temple] 📍Location: 2-20 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 《Access》 Approx. 3-minute walk from Exit 39 of Ikebukuro Station Approx. 5-minute walk from Seibu South Exit of Ikebukuro Station Approx. 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Higashiikebukuro Station ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A temple located close to Sunshine City The main hall is in the form of an 8-story building The Great Buddha looks as if it is floating in the air It is hand-carved from cypress wood and has 8,461 scrolls of sutras inside it. The Great Buddha is enshrined on the first floor, 2nd to 6th floors are for reception and worship at the cemetery, and the main hall is on the 7th floor. With the idea of a "mountain temple in the city" in mind, cherry blossoms and maples are planted by the windows on each floor. #absolutelyfreetravel #Tokyo #Ikebukuro #GreatBuddha #TokyoTrip #modern