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Kawasaki Daishi

"Kawasaki Daishi" is known as Japan's largest temple to ward off bad luck!

Kawasaki Daishi is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kawasaki, located about 5 minutes from Kawasaki Station on the Keikyu Line and 45 minutes from Tokyo.
It is believed to bring good luck in the fulfillment of various requests, such as warding off bad luck, family safety, traffic safety, and health and longevity, and attracts many worshippers. Especially during the three days from New Year's Day, the temple is even more crowded as visitors come from all over Japan.
The approach from Kawasaki Station to Kawasaki Daishi and the Nakamise shopping street are lined with Kawasaki souvenir shops and restaurants, making it a great place to eat and buy souvenirs.

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Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi, one of the three major shrines in the Kanto region, is known as one of the three most visited shrines in Japan.
The number of visitors to the temple for Hatsumode is one of the highest in Japan, with more than 3 million people visiting the temple every year.

Kawasaki Daishi

Relax and take in the picturesque nighttime

Heikenji Temple, also known as Kawasaki Daishi, was built in 1128.
It is the head temple of the Chizan sect of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism and is famous for its miraculous power to remove all kinds of bad luck and misfortune. In summer, many wind bells from all over Japan are displayed at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Bell Fair, creating a cool sound in the temple grounds and on the approach to the temple.
During the Hatsumode (New Year's visit) season in January, the temple attracts the second largest number of visitors after Meiji Shrine in Tokyo and Narita-san Shrine in Chiba.

Seasonal Event

1. Main Hall (Daishi Hall):The central building of Kawasaki Daishi, housing statues of Daishi and other Buddhist figures.
2. Cherry Blossoms in the Grounds: In spring, beautiful cherry blossoms bloom, attracting many visitors.
3. Fire-Walking Ceremony: The "fire-walking" event held annually in March is a solemn ritual where worshippers walk over flames.
4. Prayers for Matchmaking: Many people visit for prayers related to matchmaking and romantic fulfillment, with famous matchmaking amulets and charms available.
5. Beneficial Jizo Statues: Various Jizo statues are enshrined in the grounds, each believed to bestow different blessings. These elements contribute to the charm of Kawasaki Daishi.

Open Hour

05:30AM-06:00PM

Address

4-48 Daisahi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-8521, Japan

Sightseeing Spot

Dai Honden

The Main Hall was completed in May of 1964 to commemorate the temple's grand opening of the temple on a special occasion!
Five-storied Pagoda

The five-story pagoda of the temple was designed to be in harmony with the temple precincts and the various halls and buildings!
Yasuragi Bridge

The temple is painted in vermilion, which is said to ward off misfortune and bring happiness, and on the parapet are engraved 20 characters representing the stages!
Yakushi-Den

Inside the hall, a statue of Yakushi Ruriko-norai and the Twelve Divine Generals, warrior deities who protect those who believe in Yakushi Ruriko-norai, are enshrined!
Daisanmon Gate

The Daisanmon Gate is the main gate of the Pure Land boundary that covers the pagoda and temple complex!
Daishi Park

This 88,000 m2 park is located adjacent to Kawasaki Daishi Temple (Hirama Temple), It is a family-friendly park with a spacious lawn and a large playground complex!

Nakamise Street

The "Nakamise Shopping Street" runs from in front of "Daisanmon Gate" to Dai Honden.
Lined with candy stores, Japanese confectionery stores, restaurants, and other stores, it is a fun street to eat and shop for souvenirs.

Nakamise Street

The stores have been widely popular among visitors to Kawasaki Daishi as well as locals and tourists alike!

The street lamps with the Dharma name "Namu Daishi Hensho Kongo" and the twelve guardian deities of the Chinese zodiac engraved on them are also a highlight of the area.
The area is becoming more and more crowded with restaurants and souvenir stores selling not only the traditional specialties "Kushu mochi" (rice cakes), "sekizome candy" and "kaiun daruma" (lucky charms), but also newly added items.

Nakamise

Kawasaki Daishi's Nakamise Dori is a great place to pick out souvenirs and eat your way around, with a wide variety of specialty souvenirs such as cough drops, lucky charms, and chopsticks, as well as delicious foods such as kuzumochi, warabimochi, candy, and manju (steamed buns)!

Open Hour

10:00AM-05:00PM

Address

Daishimachi, Kawasaki Kawasaki-ku, Kanagawa 210-0816 Japan

Kawasaki Daishi Area

Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi

Nakamise Street

Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi

Seasonal Event

Sightseeing Spot

Dai Honden

Five-storied Pagoda

Yasuragi Bridge

Yakushi-Den

Daisanmon Gate

Daishi Park

Nakamise Street

Nakamise Street

Nakamise