Sohoin Buddhist Temple

A quiet little temple tucked away in busy Machida

Livvy Boote Jul 08, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>In Buddhism, red is the symbol for life  </p>

<p>You must wash your hands and mouth here before approaching the temple</p>

<p>The front of the main temple building</p>

<p>Kitsune (guardian wolves) are messengers to the gods and must be respected</p>

<p>The front doors of the main temple building</p>

When it’s your first full day in Tokyo and you’re still suffering jet lag, be prepared to get lost, just as I was when I found the Sohoin Buddhist temple, hidden in this lovely little corner of Machida.

One of the best things about getting lost and accidentally coming upon small temples like this is that they’re so quiet, as this one is, despite its being right in the centre of Machida. It’s always nice to find a little bit of peace in such a busy city like Tokyo.

Livvy Boote @livvy.boote

Hi! My name is Livvy and I've been interested in Japan for as long as I can remember. As a budding magazine journalist and photographer, and someone who is in love with Japanese culture, an opportunity to intern in Japan has been a dream.