Kishimojin

4.0

A shrine which worships Kishimojin, the goddess of easy childbirth and child rearing. The name of the shrine’s famed osen dango (sweet dumplings) is a play on words—Kishimojin had one thousand (sen) children (ko – changed to “go” in dango), and thus these little treats also serve as a prayer to be blessed with children. The gingko trees on the shrine grounds are said to be some 700 years old and have been designated Natural Monuments by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The Oeshiki Taisai festival commemorating the Buddhist priest Nichiren’s death is held at the shrine each year from October 16 to 18. During the festival, the approach to the shrine is lined with bustling street stalls.

Spot details

Address: 3-15-20 Miscellaneous Shogo Gorge Toshima-ku, Tokyo Map
Area: Around Ikebukuro Area
Phone: 0339828347
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(TOSHIMA Free wifi)
Note: ※Please make a reservation by phone to make a prayer request.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Some history nearby

Reviewed : 2019.01.15

Kishimojin (Hariti) was originally a Persian (Iran) child eating demon, who converted to Buddhism and wowed to protect the faithful and especially children. This deity is hence very popular among...
Small temple in residential area

Reviewed : 2018.07.09

I enjoyed approaching this shrine with a monk chanting peacefully and apparently a service where people went inside. I walked just to the front and did not go inside, sensing this was a sacred...
Its ok

Reviewed : 2017.11.17

Quite small, located in a residential area. There is a small temple next to it. Partly paved, but a lot of areas with just dirt. I made the mistake of wearing new kicks, so had to walk carefully. I...