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One of the three major Fudo temples in Kanto, known as the head temple for traffic safety prayers, and the family Temple of Toshizo Hijikata of the Shinsengumi.
Along with Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Takahata Fudoson is one of the three largest temples housing an immovable statue of the Wisdom King in the Kanto region. It is the special head temple of the Shingonshu sect, Chizan school of Buddhism.
Every year, about 300,000 visitors come for the first temple visit of the year. It's also crowded on the 28th of every month, when many visitors come for temple festivals, which are believed to bring them divine blessings.
Added to an area of approximately 13,240 square meters inside the temple grounds, the surrounding hilly woods makes it a vast site of about 99,300 sq. m. In addition to annual events such as a good-luck bean-throwing festival in February, visitors may also enjoy the nature of each season, with festivals celebrating hydrangea flowers in early summer or red maple leaves in autumn.
The temple houses approximately 20,000 precious cultural properties and treasures, including the giant statue "Joroku Fudo Sanson."
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The main gate and pagoda at Takahata Fudoson
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
Yes.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
The hydrangea festival in June is gorgeous! So many flowers, I couldn't stop taking photos.
This is the temple where Hijikata Toshizo from the Shinsengumi is buried, and you can see hydrangeas here in early summer.
There aren't many tourists, so it's nice and quiet for a stroll inside the temple.
It seems like this shrine is known for traffic safety blessings.
Also, you have to try the dango from the shops along the approach! 🍡
What moved me most during my visit was how sincere and respectful everyone was, from the monks to the worshippers. The temple's architecture and gardens also left a strong impression on me.
I wanted to see the hydrangeas, but they bloomed too early this year so I missed them...
But I did get a traffic safety charm, so it was still pretty good!
Not crowded, nice atmosphere—definitely recommend!
This temple commemorates Hijikata Toshizo. The hydrangeas in June are definitely worth seeing.
