Jōgan-ji Temple from "Guide to Famous Spots of Edo Vol.4"
Compiled by Saitō Chōshū, Painted by Hasegawa Settan 1834-1836 (Tempō 5 to Tempō 7) Kaga Collection 256

Tahō-zan Jyōgan-ji is a Sōtō Buddhist temple located in Hon-chō, Nakano Ward and known as the temple of Suzuki Kurō who were called "the rich man from Nakano." The temple was first established when Kurō who was a successful trader from Kishū converted his residence into the temple.


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