Temple · Asakusa
Matsuchiyama Shoden 待乳山聖天（本龍院）
Hilltop Asakusa temple to the god Kangiten where worshippers offer daikon radishes, decorated everywhere with radish and money-bag motifs.
HoursHall open 6:00-16:30 (Apr-Sep), 6:30-16:30 (Oct-Mar); goshuin 9:00-16:00
ClosedNone
PriceFree
Getting thereAsakusa Station (Ginza/Asakusa/Tobu lines), about 10 min
Time needed20-30 min
Best timeJanuary 7 daikon festival; weekday mornings
Address7-4-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
Websitematsuchiyama.jp
About
Matsuchiyama is a small hill beside the Sumida River, and its temple, a sub-temple of Senso-ji, is dedicated to Kangiten (Shoten). Daikon radishes symbolise health and harmonious relationships and kinchaku purses stand for prosperity, so the two motifs appear on lanterns, roof tiles and gates. Visitors buy and offer daikon, and a large radish festival is held each January.
Highlights
- Daikon and kinchaku (money pouch) motifs across the grounds
- Offerings of fresh daikon at the main hall
- 1781 stone pagoda, a ward cultural property
- Stop on the Asakusa Seven Lucky Gods route
Tips
- Daikon for offering are sold at the temple until 15:00
- Walk on to Imado Shrine, ten minutes north
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