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A Temple Famous as the Setting of Popular Japanese Movie “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man),” with Various Sights to See, Including Beautiful Sculptures and Gardens.
The official name of Shibamata Taishakuten is “Kyoeizan Daikyo-ji.” It is a temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, and as it was built in 1629 it has quite the long history. The temple features ita-honzon carvings of Taishakuten, said to have been carved by a high priest of the Nichiren sect. Taishakuten is one of the guardian deities of Buddhism.
Within the temple grounds are a “Carvings Gallery,” which features carvings related to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, as well as “Suikei-en Garden,” a stunning Japanese garden. The area was used as the setting for the film “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man),” and it also made appearances in the manga series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo.”
The road approaching the temple from Shibamata Station is an old-timey shopping street, and it’s packed with shoppers every day.
Taishaku-do Hall
Suikei-en Garden
Suikei-en Garden
Niten-mon Gate
Beautiful carvings gallery
Shibamata Taishakuten Sando
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When you visit Shibamata, besides strolling the old street, you should definitely stop by Shibamata Taishakuten too.
Passing through the Nitenmon Gate feels like stepping back in time. One of the reasons I love visiting temples in Japan is for these quiet, peaceful moments. Whether you join in the traditional prayer rituals or simply take in the atmosphere, it’s all wonderful.
This is the setting for Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo 😊
Once you leave Shibamata Station, you walk through the old street and you'll get there in no time.
Along the way, you'll see lots of photos of Tora-san.
It feels so nostalgic.
Just a reminder—make sure to visit the temple before grabbing something to eat!
This temple belongs to the Nichiren sect. Many people come here to pray for good luck and safety. The architecture is really beautiful and unique—definitely worth a visit.
I passed by Shibamata a couple of days ago and stopped by the temple. It was so quiet with hardly anyone around...
I prayed for COVID to end soon so the old street can get lively again like before. 🙏
This is a very old temple with a lot of history. The carvings on the beams are worth checking out. Since I visited on a weekday, it wasn’t crowded and there weren’t any foreign tourists. Compared to Senso-ji, this place feels much more relaxing.
