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  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple
  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple
  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple
  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple
  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple
  • The Great Buddha of Nagoya at Toganji Temple

A historic temple straight out of antiquity

Toganji is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect founded in the 1500s by lord of Suemori Castle Oda Nobuyuki in memory of his father Nobuhide and borrows the "Togan" in Nobuhide's posthumous Buddhist name. The temple is said to have moved to its present location in 1712 or 1714.
The main deity worshipped here is the bodhisattva Kannon, with a statue said to have been created by monk Eshin Sozu. There is also a picture of goddess Benzaiten said to have belonged to Nobuhide. Also of interest is a statue of the 15 child servants of Benzaiten, transferred to the temple from far away Chikubu Island, and protectors of the temple.

SPOT OVERVIEW

  • Bus Stop
Location : 〒464-0819
2-16 Yotsuya-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Fee : Free of charge (JPY 1,000 to view the Sleeping Benzaiten)

Notes:
• Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Opening
days / hours
: Summer: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Winter: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Parking : Unavailable
Restrooms : Available
Holidays : None
Phone number : 052-781-1427
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ACCESS

  • Access by public transport
    Access by public transport
    From Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Subway Line. Get off at Motoyama Station and walk 3 min. south from Exit 6.

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