Kawasaki Daishi (Heiken-ji)
About
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
09:00–16:00
Fee
¥300
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Unknown
History
This temple is a Shingon sect temple widely known as Kawasaki Daishi, counted as one of the three great Fudo-myoo temples in the Kanto region. The principal image is Kobo Daishi Kukai, and it is nationally famous as the 'Odaishi-sama' for exorcism. It is particularly bustling with many visitors on the first Daishi festival day. The precincts are spacious and have a solemn atmosphere, housing many national treasures and important cultural properties. Many people visit throughout the year seeking benefits such as exorcism, family safety, and recovery from illness.
Benefits
Goshuin Gallery
Tips
御朱印所は境内に5ヶ所あり、大本堂・不動堂・薬師殿など計8種類が授与されます。薬師殿は境内奥にあるため、見落として帰るケースが多いです。
仲見世通りは参拝時に一方通行の流れができており、気になった店を後から探して逆戻りできません。参道を進みながら先に目当ての店を確認しておくと安心です。
境内の経蔵そばに「奇跡のイチョウ」と呼ばれる古木があります。太平洋戦争の空襲で幹の大半を焼失しながら復活した霊木です。
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