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Hosenji
東京都
Once the administrative temple of Ana Hachimangu and rest stop for Takadanobaba yabusame archers, this temple is famed for warding off insect curses.
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寺院
Access
3 min walk from Tokyo Metro Waseda Station
Nishi-Waseda 1-1-12, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Temple
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Shingon
概要
A Koyasan Shingon temple in Waseda, located next to Ana Hachimangu and formerly its betto-ji (administrative temple). Known for blessings of warding off insect curses and safe childbirth. Historically this temple served as a rest stop during the Takadanobaba yabusame horseback archery event. The golden Amida Nyorai statue in the precincts is beloved by Waseda students.
由緒
Housen-ji, formally known as Komatsuzan Housen-ji, is a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple located in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo. Although its precise founding date is unknown, it is said to have functioned as the betto-ji — the administrative and ritual temple — of the neighboring Ana Hachimangu Sh…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観音"
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