Ikegami Hommon-ji Temple
Ikegami Hommon-ji Temple
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Neighbourhood: Haneda / Kamata
Haneda / Kamata is known for its airport with many hotels popping up with the increase in international flights. It’s also an area that offers many shrines and temples with ancient origins including Anamori Inari Shrine or Ikegami Honmonji temple which is visited by more than 300,000 people in October's Buddhist Oeshiki festival. The area around Kamata station is lined with restaurants and is lively until late at night. In particular, it’s known for the large collection of tasty gyoza specialists.
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK506 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
I visited on a Thursday afternoon and spent a few hours on the temple grounds. There were hardly any tourists, so it was very quiet and relaxing. There are many gravesites all over the place and a pagoda as well. If you want a place in Tokyo away from the crowds, that's the place to be.
Written 19 September 2023
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Kenneth S
Geylang, Singapore20 contributions
Dec 2019
The temple and its surrounding are located neatly and orderly. Locals visit this place, and i hardly see any tourists there. Good if you like to enjoy a place where it is away from the crowds. Furthermore, it is accessible from the subway (Nishi-magome), which means you like to explore using your Day Pass, this is a nice place to visit.
Written 14 February 2020
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Chad C
4 contributions
May 2014 • Family
When my friends come to visit me in Tokyo, after the lights of Shinjuku and the gilitter of the other normal tourist spots wear off, I always try to bring them to Ikegami Honmonji to see what "local Tokyo" is like.
The temple grounds are just a 5-6 minute walk from Ikegami station (Ikegami line) with several shops and good restaurants along the way. (Recommendations for dinner would be "Vert and Blanc" for french style, or 燕楽 is you are in the mood for some good tonkatsu).
After you ascend the lengthy stairs to the top you are treated to a very open natural space, with the unique looking main temple right ahead of you. There is no bustling of tourists there like in Asakusa. You will instead find a temple functioning as a temple, with people buying flowers to put at the gravesite of their loved ones, people coming into the temple for praying or removing bad fortune, and people dressed up in their finest clothes taking pictures in a beautiful setting, just as examples...
The 5-story pagoda which you will undoubtedly notice is more than 400 years old, and looks very pretty with the setting sun light falling on it in any season.
Special note: If you love festivals, the evening of October 12th is "THE" time to come, as this is the large festival night called "Oeshiku", which is a Buddhist ceremony commemorating Nichiren Shonin, who passed away who passed away on October 13, 1282 in Ikegami. It will be crowded!!!
The temple grounds are just a 5-6 minute walk from Ikegami station (Ikegami line) with several shops and good restaurants along the way. (Recommendations for dinner would be "Vert and Blanc" for french style, or 燕楽 is you are in the mood for some good tonkatsu).
After you ascend the lengthy stairs to the top you are treated to a very open natural space, with the unique looking main temple right ahead of you. There is no bustling of tourists there like in Asakusa. You will instead find a temple functioning as a temple, with people buying flowers to put at the gravesite of their loved ones, people coming into the temple for praying or removing bad fortune, and people dressed up in their finest clothes taking pictures in a beautiful setting, just as examples...
The 5-story pagoda which you will undoubtedly notice is more than 400 years old, and looks very pretty with the setting sun light falling on it in any season.
Special note: If you love festivals, the evening of October 12th is "THE" time to come, as this is the large festival night called "Oeshiku", which is a Buddhist ceremony commemorating Nichiren Shonin, who passed away who passed away on October 13, 1282 in Ikegami. It will be crowded!!!
Written 12 July 2014
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Banda-in-Japan
Tokyo, Japan440 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
While the Asakusa Kannon temple attracts most foreign tourists, this complex is actually larger and much more rewarding to visit. Ikegami Honmonji was founded at the end of the 13th century, by the Buddhist saint Nichiren, founder of the Lotus Sect of Buddhism, and is one of the major centers of Lotus Sect Buddhism in Japan. The main temple sits atop a hill, with a number of satellite temples (including the one in which Saint Nichiren died) clustered around the foot of the hill. While the main temple structure is a post-WWII ferro-concrete rebuild (you can guess why), the 29.4 meter pagoda in the cemetery was built in 1608, making it the oldest pagoda in the Tokyo area. Check out the carvings on the pagoda--the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Just to the right of the main temple (as you're facing it) is a small stone marker commemorating 125 American sailors of the USS Oneida who died when the ship sank in Tokyo Bay in 1870. The fisherman of Ikegami helped to recover the bodies, hence the memorial here.
Every year on the evening of October 12 (the anniversary of Saint Nichiren's death), there is a special "o-eshiki" ceremony that includes a parade of special floats with traditional lanterns. The floats, the enthusiasm of the crowd (both participants and observers) and the fair-like atmosphere, make this an extra special time to visit, although I've also visited this temple at other times when it's nearly empty and simply soothing.
The temple is just a 5 minute walk from Ikegami Station, and then up the broad, but daunting, stairs from the temple gate.
Every year on the evening of October 12 (the anniversary of Saint Nichiren's death), there is a special "o-eshiki" ceremony that includes a parade of special floats with traditional lanterns. The floats, the enthusiasm of the crowd (both participants and observers) and the fair-like atmosphere, make this an extra special time to visit, although I've also visited this temple at other times when it's nearly empty and simply soothing.
The temple is just a 5 minute walk from Ikegami Station, and then up the broad, but daunting, stairs from the temple gate.
Written 11 January 2014
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MKMapman
Milton Keynes, UK1,734 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
Although Tokyo has many internationally famous museums, some visitors are surprised by the relative lack of temples and other religious sights. The Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple complex in the Southern suburbs is however a very good example with a range of temples yet virtually no Western tourists find it. Access is easy from the Southern terminus station on the Toei Akasuka line (Nishi-magome station) - just walk South down Route 1 (the main road), go East under the railway opposite the Shell station, immediately take the road on the right and follow it round to the left, until you find the entrance to the lower temple (Daibo Hogyo-ji). This has a number of shrines and an associated cemetery, but the more interesting temples are up the steps beyond (and to the right) of the lower temple complex.
The main temple is the home to the Nichiren sect and was established in 1282; needless to say the current buildings are much younger though in the traditional style. Monks perform a ritual service continuously in the main temple for most of the day, and when I visited a monk was also continuously drumming in a small temple near the torii arch. Architecturally the most important building is the five-storey pagoda (a Japanese "Important Cultural Asset") set in a large traditional cemetery. Two minutes walk South of this is a viewing platform looking across the small Nomikawa River towards Kawasaki - really just endless suburbs, although if you are lucky you can see Mount Fuji in the distance. A lift takes you down from the viewing platform to the Ikegami Hall, (and also allows disabled access to the main temples).
All in all, if you have spare time in Tokyo and want to see a bit of traditional Japan without the crowds, but just local devotees, this is recommended.
The main temple is the home to the Nichiren sect and was established in 1282; needless to say the current buildings are much younger though in the traditional style. Monks perform a ritual service continuously in the main temple for most of the day, and when I visited a monk was also continuously drumming in a small temple near the torii arch. Architecturally the most important building is the five-storey pagoda (a Japanese "Important Cultural Asset") set in a large traditional cemetery. Two minutes walk South of this is a viewing platform looking across the small Nomikawa River towards Kawasaki - really just endless suburbs, although if you are lucky you can see Mount Fuji in the distance. A lift takes you down from the viewing platform to the Ikegami Hall, (and also allows disabled access to the main temples).
All in all, if you have spare time in Tokyo and want to see a bit of traditional Japan without the crowds, but just local devotees, this is recommended.
Written 23 December 2012
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Eduard A
Tokyo, Japan197 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Tokyo is not like Kyoto or Nara where famous Buddhist temples are located all over the place. Yet, Tokyo has several beautiful temples and one of the best is 'Honmon-ji" in Ikegami 1-chome, Ota-ku. I visit this temple several times a year and I'm never tired to walk all the way from where I live.
Honmon-ji is a very beautiful temple of the Nichiren sect and is located on top of a hill surrounded by small forests and several Buddhist graveyards. The temple also offers a splendid view over parts of Ota-ku (Ota city) and on clear days also Fuji-san can be seen from the top of the hill. For tourists the area offers some recreation from the busy city. Nearby Kamata area has many restaurants where delicious food can be enjoyed.
The temple is not well known among tourist because it's location is about 15 kms from downtown Shinjuku. Still it's worth the effort to go there on a trip to the Japanese capital.
Honmon-ji is a very beautiful temple of the Nichiren sect and is located on top of a hill surrounded by small forests and several Buddhist graveyards. The temple also offers a splendid view over parts of Ota-ku (Ota city) and on clear days also Fuji-san can be seen from the top of the hill. For tourists the area offers some recreation from the busy city. Nearby Kamata area has many restaurants where delicious food can be enjoyed.
The temple is not well known among tourist because it's location is about 15 kms from downtown Shinjuku. Still it's worth the effort to go there on a trip to the Japanese capital.
Written 19 December 2017
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Hiroaki Kaneko
Tokyo, Japan5,260 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
池上の散策コースでは定番となっている、日蓮宗の大本山の寺院です。高台にある寺院であるため、そのからの眺めも素晴らしく、南側は横浜まで見渡せ、冬の空気の澄んだ晴れた日には富士山も見ることが出来ます。初詣や御会式等のイベントがある日の人出は凄まじいですが、普段はそれほどでもなく、犬の散歩やジョギングコースにもなっており、ゆったりと境内を散策することが出来ると思います。
境内には本堂を始め様々な文化財や美術品が配置されていますが、中でも目を見張るのが、仁王門と本殿に安置されている仁王像と、大堂天井に描かれた『未完の龍』です。特に『未完の龍』は、参拝客の中にも気づかない人も多いですので、是非ご覧いただきたいものです。
霊宝殿は、毎週日曜日に入館できます。池上本門寺所蔵の品々は、この寺院だけでなく東京の歴史の遷移も感じることが出来ます。
If you walk through Ikegami, this temple is one of the spots you definitely visit. Because the temple is on the hill, the view from there is wonderful(especially you can look over to Yokohama on the south side). On the clear day in winter, you'll be able to see Mt.Fuji from there! Although at the events such as New Year and Oe-shiki ceremony, it is crowded with many persons and tourists, usually, there is not so crowded there. This temple is also used as dog walk or jogging course. You don't have to keep a special religious spirit to take a walk around the precincts of this temple slowly.
Various cultural properties and art objects are arranged in this temple, among them, I recommend you to see the "Nio statues" in "Nio-mon(Nio Gate)" and the Main Hall, and "The incomplete dragon" drawn on the ceiling of the "Soshi-do(Founder's Hall)".
Various items in the "Reiho-den(Treasure Hall)" will convey histories not only this temple but also Tokyo.
境内には本堂を始め様々な文化財や美術品が配置されていますが、中でも目を見張るのが、仁王門と本殿に安置されている仁王像と、大堂天井に描かれた『未完の龍』です。特に『未完の龍』は、参拝客の中にも気づかない人も多いですので、是非ご覧いただきたいものです。
霊宝殿は、毎週日曜日に入館できます。池上本門寺所蔵の品々は、この寺院だけでなく東京の歴史の遷移も感じることが出来ます。
If you walk through Ikegami, this temple is one of the spots you definitely visit. Because the temple is on the hill, the view from there is wonderful(especially you can look over to Yokohama on the south side). On the clear day in winter, you'll be able to see Mt.Fuji from there! Although at the events such as New Year and Oe-shiki ceremony, it is crowded with many persons and tourists, usually, there is not so crowded there. This temple is also used as dog walk or jogging course. You don't have to keep a special religious spirit to take a walk around the precincts of this temple slowly.
Various cultural properties and art objects are arranged in this temple, among them, I recommend you to see the "Nio statues" in "Nio-mon(Nio Gate)" and the Main Hall, and "The incomplete dragon" drawn on the ceiling of the "Soshi-do(Founder's Hall)".
Various items in the "Reiho-den(Treasure Hall)" will convey histories not only this temple but also Tokyo.
Written 29 October 2017
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NewYork5555
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan421 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
Honmonji is one of the most prestigious temples in Japan.Most of them are located in Nara or
Kyoto, Honmonji is rare, being in Tokyo. Location being as the death place of NICHIREN, the founder of NICHIREN sect of Buddhism of Japan, its followers established the temple for the commemoration.Since then, the temple has been esteemed highly by not only the followers but
many people and politicians.In pre modern periods, many warlords helped the temple build and keep its vast area.Very large area and many buildings, you could forget Tokyo's busy and noisy life and surroundings.Regrettably, most of the buildings were destroyed by US air forces bombings in world war Two, however you can see few remaining buildings as Gojyunoto, Tower,
which Hidetada Tokugawa, the 2nd Edo Shogun contributed.
Kyoto, Honmonji is rare, being in Tokyo. Location being as the death place of NICHIREN, the founder of NICHIREN sect of Buddhism of Japan, its followers established the temple for the commemoration.Since then, the temple has been esteemed highly by not only the followers but
many people and politicians.In pre modern periods, many warlords helped the temple build and keep its vast area.Very large area and many buildings, you could forget Tokyo's busy and noisy life and surroundings.Regrettably, most of the buildings were destroyed by US air forces bombings in world war Two, however you can see few remaining buildings as Gojyunoto, Tower,
which Hidetada Tokugawa, the 2nd Edo Shogun contributed.
Written 8 November 2014
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Jerduen D
Iloilo79 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
The Japanese culture is really amazing. The architecture and engineering of these temples and shrines are spectacular. It's really like you're teleported in time, and I swear, if that happens you will not come back anymore.
Written 20 April 2018
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HardeeHar
Calgary, Canada20 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
I went on a Thursday under a light drizzle and there were very few visitors. I arrived at the temple ten minutes past noon and
a ritual was being performed with a most wonderful, spellbinding, musical component. Adjacent to the temple is a cemetery and it’s very pleasant and interesting to stroll the paths and view the ornate, lovingly kept grave sites. To reach the temple, I walked along the Nomi River/Nomi-Kawa Canal (variously named on maps) from near Keikyu Kamata train station; that was fun too. (If you find yourself on the side of the canal with bike lanes, cross to the other side which is primarily pedestrian.)
a ritual was being performed with a most wonderful, spellbinding, musical component. Adjacent to the temple is a cemetery and it’s very pleasant and interesting to stroll the paths and view the ornate, lovingly kept grave sites. To reach the temple, I walked along the Nomi River/Nomi-Kawa Canal (variously named on maps) from near Keikyu Kamata train station; that was fun too. (If you find yourself on the side of the canal with bike lanes, cross to the other side which is primarily pedestrian.)
Written 17 March 2018
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