Kishimojin-do

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Kishimojin-do

The God for Safe Childbirth and Child Rearing.

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Kishimojin-do is a temple that worships “Shiboshin,” a god for safe childbirth and also child rearing. The line of zelkova trees along the path that leads to the temple from the Kishibojinmae stop is designated as one of Tokyo’s natural monuments. A must-see within the temple’s grounds is a huge gingko tree approximately 700 years old.
The temple grounds also house a historic candy shop called “Kamikawaguchiya.”
The “Zoshigaya Information Center” is located on the path leading to the temple, and the horned owl dolls made of silver grass that are sold here are a popular souvenir.

Highlights

  • Houses the god of safe childbirth and child rearing.
  • The beautiful Zelkova tree-lined path leading to the shrine is a natural monument of Tokyo.
  • Home to an approximately 700-year-old large gingko tree.
  • Stalls set up for the Oeshiki Nichiren Sect Ceremony held in October, and the temple becomes packed with visitors.

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  • Kishimojin-do

    Kishimojin-do

  • Kishimojin-do is a temple that worships “Shiboshin,” a god for safe childbirth and also child rearing.

    Kishimojin-do is a temple that worships “Shiboshin,” a god for safe childbirth and also child rearing.

  • There is a 'Zoshigaya Information Center' along the Zelkova tree-lined path where you can choose souvenirs.

    There is a 'Zoshigaya Information Center' along the Zelkova tree-lined path where you can choose souvenirs.

  • Entrance to the Kishimojin-do

    Entrance to the Kishimojin-do

  • The large kusunoki (camphor) tree designated as a natural monument of Tokyo

    The large kusunoki (camphor) tree designated as a natural monument of Tokyo

Official FAQs

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Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes.

Q

Is parking available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • Located in a quiet residential area, the path to the shrine is lined with lush, tall trees. Inside, there's also a massive sacred tree that's been standing for six hundred years. This shrine is known for prayers for the safety of mothers and unborn children. The atmosphere is very peaceful and harmonious, and the little traditional shops have a lot of charm.

Details

Name in Japanese
鬼子母神堂
Postal Code
171-0032
Address
3-15-20 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel
03-3982-8347
Closed
No holidays
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm
Access
(1) About a 3-minute walk from the Kishibojinmae stop of the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
(2) About a 10-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line and JR Saikyo Line’s Ikebukuro Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)