DAIENJI TEMPLE

A small temple famous for it’s monument for Osen, a beautiful girl working at a tea store from the 1700s who acted as the model for famous ukiyo-e artist Suzuki Harunobu. Both Osen and Harunobu are remembered in the monument. The monuments origin is unclear but, documents show that it dates back to the 1700s.

Photo Credit: Visiting Japan

Address: 3 Chome-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001

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How to get there: A 10 minute walk from Nippori Station, South Exit on the JR Line.