Shougetsuin is a temple with a long history, and in the Edo period, Tokugawa Ieyasu donated 40 koku of red seal land to the temple. The temple grounds are elegantly landscaped and are often used for TV filming. It is also very photogenic.

The temple is also known for being the main camp where Takashima Akiho conducted Japan's first Western-style artillery training. The monument in honor of Takashima Akiho, which is a replica of a gun barrel and shell, is a sight to behold. The Shogetsu-in Temple's treasure house, Shobokaku (fee required), displays valuable historical materials such as the "Tokugawa Shogun's Letter of Red Seal" and the "Daido Amida Nyorai Seated Statue," both designated as tangible cultural properties by Itabashi Ward.