Atagosan Jizoin Horinji and Jo Tomyo Night-light
Atagosan Jizoin Horinji Temple stands on the west side of
Edogawa River and
a stone night-light called
Jo Tomyo built in 1670 stands in it and
the night-light shows there had been the barrier and
the ferry at Koiwa and Ichikawa near the temple. And there is the signboard telling the remains of the
barrier at Ichikawa on the east bank of the river, and Honzoji Temple next
to Horinji is said to be the house of the officers working at the barrier.
A walk around the barriers and the ferries at Koiwa and Ichikawa on the both sides of Edogawa River is a very enjoyable course. Why don't you visit Atagosan Jizoin Horinji Temple?
Atagosan Jizoin Horinji Temple
Horinji Temple
Horinji Temple belongs to
Buzanha in
Shingon Shu, and it entitled Atagosan Jizoin. Once this temple was a branch temple
of Konkomyoji Temple (now it is named
Kokubunsan Kokubunji Temple). It was built by Bunshu Hoin (-1607). And the principle image of the
temple is the statue of Fudomyoo. Jo Tomyo (the stone night-light) stands
beside the main hall. There is the Hokyointo Pagoda in the graveyard, and
it is said to be the grave stone of Iyo Shinohara, the pioneer of Iyota
Village (Kita Koiwa).
Jo Tomyo (the night-light)
Jo Tomyo (the night-light) was registered as a tangible cultural asset and a building by Edogawaku in January 1981.
Jo Tomyo originally stood at the ferry at Koiwa and Ichikawa, and it was moved to Horinji Temple because of the river improvements on Edogawa River in 1934. The ferry was very crowded by the people having travelled to Narita. Jo Tomyo was built by Ko members in Senju in 1839. It is 2 meters tall, and its base has five steps and the base is 1.82 meters tall.
Koshinto Tower Shaped the Statue of Jizo Bosatsu (recorded 1670)
Koshinto Tower Shaped the Statue of Jizo Bosatsu was registered as a tangible cultural asset and folk material by Edogawaku in January 1984.
It is standing with other stone statues of Buddha. The sculpture is carved with Hannikubori (an intermediate level of relief), the Jizo has an orb in his left hand and a staff in his right hand. It is 144cm tall. It was built in 1670.
January 1st 2006
Edogawaku Boad of Education
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市川関所跡案内板
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A Walk on the Remains of the Ferry at Koiwa and Ichikawa
It is the Remains of The Barrier At Koiwa and Ichikawa.
It connects to Maeda Family in Kaga and Mamasan Guhoji.
Atagosan Jizoin Horinji Temple and Jo Tomyo in it
- Horinji Temple has great accessibilities from both Narita and Haneda International
Airport.
- From Narita International Airport, take Keisei-line and get off Konodai Sta, take minimally 45 minutes from Narita Airport.
- From Haneda International Airport, take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and get off Edogawa Sta.
- Take 3 minute walk from Edogawa Sta.
- 3-23-11 Kita-Koiwa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
The Noted Spots In The Areas Along Edogawa River
The short summary of Edogawa River.
Irises, Kawazu Sakura and many kinds of flowers blooming.
People enjoy seeing the nature and culture in the areas.
It has about 900 years history and dedicates Ieyasu Tokugawa.
The park is the noted scenic spot to see cherry blossoms, roses and colored leaves with many historical heritages.
This temple is famous for Yoko no Matsu, a huge black pine tree designated as a National Natural Property.
It has been carrying people since Edo period.
It dedicates the Prince Takeru Yamato, one of the great hero in classic
Japan.
Horinji Temple and Jo Tomyo (the night-light at the ferry at Koiwa and Ichikawa)
It connects to Maeda Family in Kaga and Mamasan Guhoji.
Musashi Miyamoto and Basho Matsuo had passed the road.
It is a popular park with many trees, sakura and so on.
Visitors could see horses from the bank of Edogawa River.
It was much flourished as one of the Eastern Gates of Edo in Edo period.
There are some shadows of Edo in temples and shrines there.
Ieyasu Tokugawa used this ferry when he went hawking.
Socho first landed at Imai during his trip to Boso Peninsula.
Jokoji is famous for connecting to a famous renga poet Socho and a sengoku daimyo Ujiyasu Hojo.
It is the first water park in Japan with Sakura in spring and hydrangeas
in summer.
It has some Edostyle Landmarks and thousands of Cherry Trees.
It has some wonderful seasonal views along this river.
It is opened along Sakongawa River in Edogawaku.
On the banks, many beautiful flowers blooming.