Buddhist templeKanagawa

Kawasaki Daishi

平間寺

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The temple’s foundation account says Hirama Kanenori and Sonken built it in 1128 after Kanenori recovered its Kōbō Daishi image from the sea.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Great Main Hall
Principal hall dedicated to Kōbō Daishi, where goma rites take place.
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Great Temple Gate
Gate housing the four heavenly guardians.
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Octagonal Five-storey Pagoda
Octagonal pagoda completed in 1984.
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Fudō Gate
Former main gate moved when the present great gate was built.
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Fudō Hall
Hall enshrining Fudō Myōō linked to Naritasan Shinshō-ji.
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Yakushi Hall
Hall dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai and the twelve divine generals.
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Sutra Repository
Repository holding the Qianlong edition of the Buddhist canon.
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Shōtoku Taishi Hall
Hall housing a statue of Prince Shōtoku donated by craftspeople.
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Daihonbō Hall
Former temporary main hall now used as the temple office.
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Worshippers’ Hall
Community hall with Buddhist education and visitor facilities.
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Fukutoku Inari Hall
Inari hall that survived the 1945 air raid.
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Chūshoin Hall
Hall with tea rooms used for tea gatherings.
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Purification Pavilion
Pavilion for purification before worship.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The temple gives an eight-minute walk from Kawasaki Daishi Station.

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