Shibamata Taishakuten

Shibamata Taishakuten (柴又帝釈天) is a Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1629, the main image is of Taishakuten.[1] In 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated the temple and its ferryboat as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.[2] In 2009 the temple and its ferryboat were selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan (Heisei era).[3]

Shibamata Taishakuten

See also

References
  1. "About Shibamata Taishakuten". Shibamata Taishakuten. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. "6G - Conservation of Good Sound Environment". Ministry of the Environment. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  3. "100 Landscapes of Heisei announced". Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 22 April 2011.


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