Tōkai-ji (東海寺), formally called Kōryūzan Fuse Benten Tōkai-ji (紅龍山布施弁天東海寺), is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
| Tōkai-ji 東海寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon Buzan Sect |
| Deity | Benzaiten |
| Location | |
| Location | 1738 Fuse, Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Emperor Saga (traditionally) |
| Completed | 807 (traditionally) |
| Website | |
| http://huse-benten.com/ | |
History
editIn the year 807, Emperor Saga requested Kūkai to found this temple.
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