Rising dramatically near Tokyo Tower, Shakaden Reiyukai Temple looks more like an interstellar vessel than a traditional sacred site. Built in 1975 as the headquarters for the Buddhist-derived Reiyukai movement, the massive angular structure houses an impressive eight-meter-tall Buddha hand-carved from thousand-year-old camphor wood. Welcoming to curious travelers, the serene interior provides a stark, fascinating contrast to classical Japanese shrines while serving as a center for community and spiritual reflection.
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