【Town & Gourumet】　 "Tetsugaku-dou" as a theme park about yokai (Tokyo pref.)

The "Tetsugakudo" (Philosophy Hall) in Nakano is a facility created by the philosopher Enryo Inoue with the purpose of enshrining philosophers and ideas from both East and West.
　He rejected so-called "occultism" and continued his research to "explain strange stories." It seems he took the approach of defining "mysteries that could not be explained" as "true strangeness."
　 Perhaps that's why the "Tetsugakudo" houses objects of supernatural beings like "Tengu" (mythical mountain spirits) and "ghosts." That's what makes the "Tetsugakudo" so interesting, and what makes Enryo Inoue so wonderful!　(Nihedon @ KesaranPasaran Lab)

　

Tengu (left of the gate)

Ghost (right of the gate)

Upon passing through the temple gate, you'll see this layout.

This is a candlestick. (He's not Doraemon).

Philosophers surrounding a fountain.

"Space Museum" (A place to discuss philosophy)

I like the "not-so-cute vibe".

　

★I can't stop thinking about this person named Enryo Inoue.★

The grave of Enryo Inoue is located at Rengeji Temple, a short distance from Tetsugakudo (Philosophy Hall). It's considered proper etiquette to pay your respects here before visiting Tetsugakudo!

A monument to Enryo Inoue located in "Tetsugakudo" (Philosophy Hall). His works include "Lectures on Yokai Studies," and he was apparently nicknamed "Ghost Doctor" or "Yokai Doctor."

　


ACCESS :


・Seibu Shinjuku Line, Araiyakushi-mae Sta.（13 minutes on foot）

・Toei Oedo Line , ochiai-minaminagasaki Sta.（12 minutes on foot）

　

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