Temple · Sugamo
Togenuki Jizo (Koganji) 高岩寺
Sugamo temple of the 'thorn-pulling' Jizo, centre of the Jizo-dori street known as 'old ladies' Harajuku', with a Kannon statue washed for healing.
HoursGrounds 24 hours; main hall 6:00-17:00
PriceFree
Getting thereJR/Toei Sugamo Station, 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best time4th, 14th, 24th of the month (market days)
Address3-35-2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0002
Websitetogenuki.jp
About
Koganji is visited by people seeking relief from illness and pain. Visitors queue to wash the Arai Kannon statue on the part of the body they want healed, and the temple gives out paper charms with the Jizo's image. Market days on the 4th, 14th and 24th fill the Jizo-dori shopping street with stalls.
Highlights
- Arai Kannon statue washing
- Togenuki Jizo paper charms
- Ennichi market days (4th, 14th, 24th)
- Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street
Tips
- Grounds open 24 hours; main hall 6:00-17:00 (to 20:00 on market days)
- Visit on the 4th, 14th or 24th for the fair
- 5 min walk from Sugamo Station
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