Togenuki Jizo Kogan-ji Temple (Soto Zen Sect, Banchozan)
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Kōgan-ji Temple, known as "Togenuki Jizo," renowned for its healing powers, boasts one of Tokyo's richest histories and devoted followings. It's adjacent to the bustling Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street, nicknamed "Harajuku for Grandmothers."
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Famous as "Togenuki Jizo," offering healing powers
Popular "Araiguanon" (Washing Kannon) for ritual cleansing
Receive goyo, paper images of the Jizo Bodhisattva
Adjacent to the charming, retro Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street
A lively shopping street affectionately known as "Harajuku for Grandmothers"
A 5-minute walk from Sugamo Station on the JR Yamanote Line (use the front entrance) and the Toei Mita Line (use Exit A3).
From the station, proceed along National Route 17 (Hakusan-dori) towards Itabashi. Turn slightly left at the Togenuki Jizo-iriguchi intersection and continue along the old Nakasendo (Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street); the temple is on your right. Show route
Op.Hours
6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
No days off
Fee
Free
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There is no parking lot, so please use a nearby coin-operated parking lot.
Kogan-ji Temple, located in Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple affectionately known as "Togenuki Jizo" (Thorns-Removing Jizo). Its fame stems from an Edo period tale: a samurai's wife, suffering from a terminal illness, followed a Jizo Bodhisattva's instruction in a dream, releasing 10,000 paper images of Jizo into a river. Miraculously, her illness was cured.
Another legend involves a Mori family maid who swallowed a needle and recovered after ingesting a goyo; the needle was later found embedded in the expelled goyo, solidifying the "Togenuki Jizo" moniker.
Since then, Kogan-ji has been revered for its healing powers, attracting countless visitors. The temple's "Araiguanon" (Washing Kannon), where devotees wash their afflicted body parts, is particularly popular. Visitors can also receive a goyo, a paper image of the Jizo Bodhisattva, which is believed to offer healing when dissolved in water. Kogan-ji isn't just a temple; it's a beloved power spot fulfilling people's wishes. The temple's proximity to the charming, retro Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street, known as "Harajuku for Grandmothers," adds to its appeal. This lively street is lined with traditional confectioneries and restaurants, making for a delightful post-temple stroll. Kogan-ji Temple and the Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street represent a unique blend of history, faith, and vibrant community, deeply cherished by many.
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