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Kawasaki Daishi

Kanagawa · Kawasaki · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 川崎大師平間寺

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WHAT TO DOKawasaki Daishi

Among the most visited temples in Japan at new year. Known as a Daishi who wards off misfortune, and for the rhythmic sound of sweet-cutting along its approach.

WHEREKanagawa

Yokohama & Kawasaki · Kawasaki

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Overview

Among the most visited temples in Japan at new year. Known as a Daishi who wards off misfortune, and for the rhythmic sound of sweet-cutting along its approach.

About this place

Kawasaki Daishi (川崎大師) is the popular name of Heiken-ji (平間寺, Heiken-ji), a Buddhist temple in Kawasaki, Japan. Founded in 1128, it is the headquarters of the Chizan sect of Shingon Buddhism. Kawasaki Daishi is a popular temple for hatsumōde (the first visit to a place of worship in the new year). In 2006, 2.72 million people engaged in hatsumōde here, the third largest figure in Japan and the largest in Kanagawa Prefecture. In 2016, the temple made preparations to receive 3 million visitors over the same period. Keihin Electric Express Railway, the oldest railroad company in the Kantō region of Japan, commenced service in January 1899 to carry passengers to Kawasaki Daishi from Tokyo. Heiken-ji is known formally as Kongōzan Kinjōin Heiken-ji (金剛山金乗院平間寺).

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Founded：1128 Blessings：Warding off evil, Traffic safety

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