Local Secret · Shinjuku
Shojuin 正受院
A Shinjuku temple with a cotton-wrapped statue of Datsueba, the old woman of the underworld.
About
Shojuin's Datsueba statue is covered in cotton offered by worshippers praying for cures for coughs and colds. The temple is also known for a needle memorial service in February.
Highlights
- Cotton-wrapped Datsueba statue
- February needle memorial
Tips
- A short walk from Shinjuku-sanchome
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