In 1629, amidst the grand reshuffling of Edo’s landscape, Keimyo-ji Temple, known then as Nikko-zan Keimyo-ji, found its new home. Keimyo-ji Temple journeyed from the bustling heart of Edo to the serenity of what is now the National Stadium area. Originally nestled in the Shiba area near present-day Mita, Keimyo-ji Temple has witnessed centuries of Tokyo’s vibrant history. Keimyo-ji Temple began as a Buddhist temple under the name Nikko-zan Kekko-in. It later shifted to the Tendai sect and finally, due to governmental pressures, embraced the Tenkai sect. The temple’s very name, Keimyo-ji Temple, reflects a rich tapestry of change. In 1834, during a period of extensive renovations, the temple was rechristened Keimyo-ji. A tale revolves around a magnificent tree that once graced the entrance of Keimyo-ji Temple. Legend says, during the time of the shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, a prized falcon escaped. It eventually sought refuge in this very tree. The shogun, commemorating the event, named the tree “Yujo no Matsu” or “The Falcon’s Pine”. Fragments of this legend remain tangible even today. Remnants of the old tree and a stone inscription can be found at the Meiji Shrine’s outer garden. The tree itself might be gone, but the whisper of the falcon’s flight still echoes through Keimyo-ji’s story.
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