Notes on Tokyo's Tsukiji Hongan-ji(1) 🌿

About Tsukiji Hongan-ji Tsukiji Hongan-ji was established near Asakusa, Tokyo, in 1617. However, the temple was destroyed by a fire (the Meireki Fire) in 1657. 🌿🌟 In 1679, it was rebuilt on its current site by the temple's followers. The temple was once again destroyed by fire during the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. In 1934, the temple was reconstructed into its current form by architect Ito Chuta. 🌟 The Origin of the Name “Tsukiji” The area where Tsukiji Hongan-ji is located was created by land reclamation led by followers from Tensho-ji. 🌿🌟 The name "Tsukiji" comes from the idea of "building up" (tsuki) new "land" (ji) on the sea. The area around today's Tsukiji Outer Market was once home to 58 temples. 🌿🌟 Now, Tsukiji Hongan-ji and the Outer Market are among Tokyo's most famous and popular tourist attractions. 🌆✨ #Tokyo 🌿🌟