EDOGAWA FUDOSON RYUKOIN TEMPLE
A prayer that has lived with its temple town for a thousand years.
Ryukoin Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Edogawa, Tokyo, enshrining Fudo Myo-o. Enjoy the historic temple town of shops and eateries before or after your visit.
About Ryukoin Temple
Ryukoin Temple is said to have been founded during the Heian period and belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Its principal image, Fudo Myo-o, has long been revered for warding off misfortune and bringing good fortune, drawing large numbers of pilgrims since the Edo period.
The temple is surrounded by a historic "monzen-cho" (temple town) dating back to the Edo era, where visitors can enjoy local sweets and river-fish dishes on their way to and from the temple.
Visiting Hours
| Visiting Hours | 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM (open every day) |
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| Prayer Reception | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (no reservation needed) |
| Goshuin (Temple Seal) Reception | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Address | 4-6-2 Fudo-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0000 |
| Phone | +81-3-0000-0000 |
Goshuin and omamori (amulets) mail-order service is available. Please call us or see the Japanese page for details.
Access
| Address | 4-6-2 Fudo-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0000 |
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| Nearest Station | "Fudoson-mae" Station (○○ Line), 5-minute walk |
| Bus | Get off at "Ryukoin-mae" bus stop |
| Parking | 20 spaces for visitors (nearby lots available during busy seasons) |
| Phone | +81-3-0000-0000 |
Purification Etiquette (Temizu)
Before approaching the main hall, please purify your hands and mouth at the water basin (chozuya) following these four steps.
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Purify your left hand
Hold the ladle with your right hand, scoop water, and gently rinse your left hand.
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Purify your right hand
Switch the ladle to your left hand and rinse your right hand in the same way.
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Rinse your mouth
Switch the ladle back to your right hand, pour a little water into your left palm, and quietly rinse your mouth (never touch the ladle directly with your mouth).
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Clean the handle and return the ladle
Tilt the ladle upright to let the remaining water rinse the handle, then return it to its original place.