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
Religion
AffiliationShingon Buzan Sect
DeityBenzaiten
Location
Location1738 Fuse, Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderEmperor Saga (traditionally)
Completed807 (traditionally)
Website
http://huse-benten.com/

History

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In the year 807, Emperor Saga requested Kūkai to found this temple.

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