Joganji Temple

This Zen temple is well known for the story of how a poor horse seller named Suzuki Kuro became a wealthy man in Nakano after learning from the teachings of the Kannon Bodhisattva of Asakusa . The temple hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, and is open to the public. The Kannon Hall houses 100 statues of the Kannon Bodhisattva, which are found at temples in the Saigoku, Bando and Chichibu regions. The grave of Suzuki Kuro is a designated historic site by the Tokyo Government, the Jizo statue in the temple grounds is a registered tangible cultural property of Nakano Ward, and the Kawaan Sotei statue and the seated Shaka Nyorai statue are designated tangible cultural properties by Nakano Ward.