Nestled in Setagaya’s Gōtokuji district, Gotoku-ji is a tranquil Sōtō Zen temple that served as the Bodai-ji (family temple) of the Ii clan during the Edo period. Stroll the peaceful grounds to soak up the temple’s serene Zen atmosphere, admire the traditional architecture and historic graves, and discover a quieter, more historic side of Tokyo.

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