Tucked away in Tokyo's Meguro ward, Eisho-ji Temple is a hidden gem from the Edo period famed for its karesansui (dry landscape) garden and 300-year-old ginkgo tree. The temple transforms into a golden wonderland during autumn when ginkgo leaves carpet its stone paths. Visitors can experience zen meditation sessions or try shakyo (sutra copying) in the tea house. Don't miss the "Misogi-ike" purification basin – locals believe its water cleanses the soul, earning the temple its nickname as "Tokyo's spiritual oasis" amidst urban chaos.

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