Takahata Fudoson

This temple located in the Takahata district of Tokyo’s Hino City is the special head temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and its official name is “Takahatasan Myooin Kongo-ji Temple.” It was opened in the early Heian Period (794–1185) by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) as a sacred ground for Tokan Chingo. Attracting faith as one of the Kanto region’s three largest fudo temples, it retains many important cultural properties such as the Fudo-do hall and its principal image of Fudo-myo’o (Acala), and the Niomon (Deva gate) with Kongo rikishi (Deva kings) statues on either side. The stone monument and bronze statue of Shinsengumi member Hijikata Toshizo (a military leader who helped Japan modernize in the transition from feudalism known as the Meiji Restoration of 1868) is another highlight. The temple is visited by many worshipers for hatsu-mode (New Year’s visit), the temple festival held on the 28th of each month, and the mountain hydrangea season in June.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Hinoshi Takahata 733 Map
Area: Southern Tama Area
Phone: 0425910032
Hours: [Okuden/Dai Sunday Hall] 9:00-16:00
Closed: [Okuden/Dai Sunday Hall] Monday
*Okuden/Dai Sunday Hall is open during Jan. and various festival periods
Fees: [Admission fee] Okudono 300yen, Dai Sunday-do 200yen
Parking Lot: Available
*only for car prayer
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available