A Soto Zen temple in Koenji Minami, Suginami Ward, the famous temple that gave the place name 'Koenji' its origin.
Said to have been founded during the Keicho period (1596-1615), it retains the legend that the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu took shelter from rain here during a falconry excursion.
Iemitsu is also said to have played shogi with the head priest here, and one theory holds that 'Koenji'…
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Origins
Koenji Temple is a Soto Zen temple said to have been founded during the Keicho period (1596–1615), located in what is now Koenji Minami, Suginami Ward, Tokyo. The precise details of its founding remain unclear, but it is regarded as a Zen temple established in the early Edo period. According to trad…
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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 "聖観世音菩薩"
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Festivals & Events
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Koenji Awa Odori
The Awa Odori festival held annually in Koenji, Tokyo. Second only to the original Awa Odori in Tokushima, about 10,000 dancers and 1 million spectators participate, making it Tokyo's largest bon dance event. Koenji's streets are filled with excitement for two days.