It was founded in Tensho 18 (1590) as a temple of the Nichiren sect, and came in Yakumo, Meguro-ku, with a time of over 430 years. Also known as the "Great Icho no-ji", the large ginkgo in the precinct is one of the largest in Meguro-ku, and is designated as a preservation tree in Tokyo and in the ward. As a place for prayer, learning, and training, as well as for flower festivals and party ceremonies, as well as various cultural activities, activities and events such as yoga schools, tea ceremony classes, orakukai, and children's story reading sessions are held. At the entrance to the cemetery, the "Hiroshima-bombed parenting Jizo-son" is served.