Kawasaki Daishi (Heiken-ji)

📍 Kanagawa, Kawasaki · 4-48 Daishimachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa

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Hours

09:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

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

ExorcismFamily safetyRecovery from illness

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Tips

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Parking

境内に無料駐車場があり、普通車約100台収容可能です。正月三が日や大型連休は満車になりやすいため、公共交通機関のご利用をお勧めします。

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General

正月三が日は特に混雑し、参拝待ち時間が数時間に及ぶことがあります。初詣は1月4日以降、平日午前中の参拝がお勧めです。

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General

御朱印は授与所で受付けており、正月期間は特に混雑します。混雑時は待ち時間が長くなるため、早朝または平日の参拝がお勧めです。

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Access

京急大師線「川崎大師駅」から徒歩約8分です。駅からの参道は参拝者向けに整備されており、案内表示も充実しています。

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