A Nichiren temple enshrining Kishimojin (Hariti) for safe childbirth and child-rearing—the October Oe-shiki lantern procession has been carried on here since the Edo period.
A Nichiren Buddhist temple in Iriya, Adachi Ward, enshrining Kishimojin (Hariti) and renowned for miraculous blessings for conception, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. The 'Iriya' of Adachi Ward differs from the Iriya in Taito Ward (famous for its morning glory market); this temple is located in a residential neighborhood near Takenotsuka. The main hall enshrines statues of Kishimojin and Nichi…
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Origins
Iriya Kishimojin (Shingenji Temple) is a Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Iriya, Adachi Ward, Tokyo. While the exact date of its founding is unknown, it is said to have been established before the Edo period, and it has long been rooted in the local community through Nichiren Buddhist faith. Kish…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
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 "鬼子母神"
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Festivals & Events
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Iriya Morning Glory Fair
This month
A morning glory fair held around Kishimojin in Iriya, Taito Ward. This market with Edo-period roots opens from dawn with about 120 vendors selling colorful morning glory potted plants. It is a beloved summer tradition of the shitamachi district.