Temple · Suginami (Horinouchi)
Myohoji Temple (Horinouchi) 妙法寺
Nichiren head temple in Suginami famous for warding off bad luck ('yakuyoke soshi'), with a Western-style iron gate designed by Josiah Conder (Important Cultural Property).
Hours6:00-17:00
PriceFree
Getting thereTokyo Metro Shin-Koenji or Higashi-Koenji Station, 13 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeNew Year; October Oeshiki
Address3-48-8 Horinouchi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0013
Websiteyakuyoke.or.jp
About
Myohoji has drawn Edo townspeople since the 17th century for prayers against misfortune at its Nichiren statue. Its Tetsumon iron gate of 1878 is an unusual Western design and an Important Cultural Property. The large precinct with its main hall is busy at New Year and during the October Oeshiki.
Highlights
- Tetsumon iron gate (Important Cultural Property)
- Yakuyoke prayers
- Large Soshido hall
- Oeshiki festival in October
Tips
- Gates 6:00-17:00 year round
- 13 min walk from Higashi-Koenji or Shin-Koenji Station
- Busy with year-of-danger prayers in January
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