Place of worship • 3-chōme-13-6 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Toranomon, Tentoku-ji is a historic temple from the Edo period. Bearing the mountain name Kōmyōzan Wago-in, it is known as an important base of the Jodo sect. Since its founding in 1553, the temple underwent several relocations with the expansion of Edo Castle, finally settling in its current location in 1611.
As the 20th temple of the Edo 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites, Tentoku-ji has welcomed numerous visitors. The principal image, Sho Kannon Bosatsu, has been revered by people's faith for a long time.
The precincts house valuable cultural assets like the Kamakura period Amida Seed Tablet designated as a tangible cultural property of Minato City and the Silk Painting of Amida Triad registered as a tangible cultural property of Minato City. These cultural treasures tell stories of the temple's long history and artistic value.
Amid the skyscrapers of Toranomon, Tentoku-ji's precincts are enveloped in an unusually tranquil ambiance. The lush gardens and the quaint architecture merge to create an atmosphere befitting the name