Manpukuji is located in Magome, Ota-ku, Tokyo. It is a temple of the Sodo sect that was built in the Kamakura period. (1180-1336)
It is said that Kajiwara Kagetoki was founded by the order of Minamoto no Yoritomo. In addition to the main hall, there are a bell tower and a Kannon hall. There is a sculpture of the four heavenly kings in the hall, which is very beautiful.
Beside the gate is a statue of horse "Surusumi".
The scenery seen from the hill hides the old appearance.
The scenery seen from the hill hides
a bell tower
a bell tower
The four heavenly kings in the kannon hall
They are Jikokuten,Zouchouten,Koumokuten and Tamonnten (or Bishamonnten)
a statue of horse "Surusumi".
A statue of horse "Surusumi". The horse of Kajiwara Kagetoki. He was a Minamoto Yoritomo's subjects.
Minamoto Yoritomo was the founder of Kamakura Goverment. (1192)
