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Also Known as Yakuyoke Daishi, This Temple is Visited by Many for “Hatsumode” Every Year.
Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.
It’s also known as “Yakuyoke no Odaishi-sama,” or “Odaishi-sama of warding off evil,” and it is a place of faith for not only people in the nearby Kanto region prefectures, but from across the whole country. Every day monks participate in homa, a Buddhist ritual of burning sticks to ask for blessings, and pray that the wishes of visiting worshipers, like preventing misfortune, familial safety, business prosperity, and good health, come true.
There are many sights to see within the temple grounds, including the "Hakkaku Gojunoto (Octagonal Five-Storied Pagoda)" and the "Yakushi-Den (Yakushi Hall)", which is built in an Indian style.
Kawasaki Daishi Daihondo
Hakkaku Gojunoto (Octagonal Five-Storied Pagoda)
Yakushi-Den (Yakushi Hall)
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
English pamphlets available.
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Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?
Offered at the main hall, Fudo-do, Yakushi-den and Jidosha Kotsuanzen Kitoden (Prayer Hall for Safe Driving).
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Is there a parking lot?
Yes, there is. It's attached to the Jidosha Kotsuanzen Kitoden (Prayer Hall for Safe Driving) (1-1-1 Daishigawara, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa).
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
Kawasaki Daishi is especially famous for its blessing ceremonies and protective charms. Many people come here to pray for health, safety, and happiness. I came specifically for the blessing ceremony and got a symbolic charm, which gave me a sense of peace.
After visiting the temple, a lot of people enjoy grabbing some local food and shopping for souvenirs in the nearby shopping street. You’ll find all kinds of lucky charms and traditional crafts, meant to bring good fortune and protection back home.
Kawasaki Daishi is famous for prayers to ward off misfortune, and it's also one of Japan's most popular temples. I come here every time I get the chance.
This is a famous temple in Kanagawa Prefecture. It's really close to Tokyo, and you can see lots of local Japanese people coming here to pray for good luck.
I went on a weekday morning to avoid the holiday crowds. There weren't as many people as I expected, so I could take my time with the visit.
