Tokozan Yokomichiin Komyoji Temple in Funabori
Komyoji is a temple in Funabori
Edogawaku belonging to
Buzanha in
Shingonshu, it is surrounded with green zones such as
Ichinoe Sakaigawa Water Park in the east and Ichinoe Sports Park in the north. The principle image
of it is a statue of Fudo Myouo, it is specially called Yokomichi no Ofudosama
(a fudo on the sidestreet) that has been known that it has miracle power
to cure eye diseases. A guidebook published in
Edo period called 'Shinpen Musashi no Kuni Fudokiko' tells it was a blanch temple of
Zenyoji in Koiwa. In spring, Komyoji is decorated by cherry blossoms in the parks. Why don't you visit it?
Tokozan Yokomichiin Komyoji Temple
Komyoji
Kyomyoji is a temple named Tokosan Yokomichiin that belongs to Shingonshu
Buzanha. It was built by the venerable Kakusen in 1614 to dedicate a statue
of Fudo Myouou called 'Kumokiri Fudoson' as its principle image.
Since a road in front of the gate goes to the sidestreet, Komyoji is called 'Yokocho no Ofudosama (the fudo of the sidestreet), and many people has visit on their way to Narita from Fukagawa because it has been famous for having miracle power to cure eye diseases.
Komyoji had fire in 1782 and had the great earthquake in 1923, so the main
hall was built in 1974.
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Kasai Daishi Mairi (the pilgrimage to Daishi in Kasai registered as a cultural property by
Edogawaku)
To visit the scared places related to
Kobo Daishi in Kasai Erea has been popular since Edo period. Komyoji is one of them
in the group of Funabori,
Ukita, Kojima.
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Tokosan Komyoji Temple
- Tokosan Komyoji Temple has great accessibilities from both Narita and Haneda
International Airport.
- From Narita International Airport, take Sobu Express Line bound to Tokyo or Yokosuka and get off at Funabashi Sta, then transfer the line to Sobu line bound to Nakano or Mitaka ang get off at Motoyawata Sta. Or take Keisei-line bound to Ueno and get off Keisei Yawata Sta. Both from Motoyawata Sta and Keisei Yawata Sta, transfer the line to Toei Shinjuku line and get off at Funabori Sta.
- From Haneda International Airport, take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and
get off Shinagawa Sta and transfer the line to Sobu Express line bound
to Narita International Airport or Chiba, and transfer the line at Ichikawa
Sta to Sob line bound to Nishi Funabashi, Tsudanuma or Chiba and get off
at Motoyawata Sta. Or take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and get off Keisei
Yawata Sta. Both from Motoyawata Sta and Keisei Yawata Sta, transfer the
line to Toei Shinjuku line and get off at Funabori Sta.
- From Iwamotocho Station at Akihabara, take Toei Shijuku line bound to Motoyawata and get off Funabori Sta.
- Take 8 minute walk from Funabori Sta.
- 6-8-18 Funabori, Edogawaku, Tokyo
The Sacred Places in Nagashima Kuwakawa in Kasai Daishi
It is said that the principle image of it carved by Gyoki Bosatsu.
There are two koshinto towers in this temple.
Nagashima Takajio Castle had been stood on this site.
It was an old temple built in Muromachi period.
It is famous for the Yakushi who has power to cure eye disease.
It has long history from Heian, Kamakura and Edo period.
It has quiet beautiful views while seeing from the gate.
The Sacred Places in Funabori Ukita Kojima in Kasai Daishi
Tokosan Yokomichiinn Komyoji Temple
It is famous for having miracle pewer to cure eye diseases.
It is a small shrine but it is one of sacred places belonging to Kasai Daishi Mairi.
The two big stone lanterns and stone statues of Jizos make it beautiful under the blue sky.
A unique gate as its bell tower wonderfully stands in it.
The Sacred Places in Nakamachi Shiden in Kasai Daishi
This Jizoson stands on the corner of busy cross near Kasi Station.
It has a beautiful bell tower.
The Sacred Places in Ikazuchi in Kasai Daishi
It was popular and been called Ikazuchi and Namikiri Fudo.
The Noted Spots Related to Kasai Daishi Mairi
It is also one of the temples of the 33 pilgrimages of Urayasu Gyotoku.
Seiryu Jinja Shrine in Urayasu
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It has a beautiful hall and cute komainus in it.
It has beautiful gardens and stylish architecters in it.
These areas have some Edo style Landmarks and thousands of Cherry Trees.
The areas along the river have many noted spots that people could enjoy history and culture.