Guidebook for Ōta-ku
Sightseeing
Honmonji Temple
Nichiren Shōnin founded Honmonji Temple (one of the official designation [Sangō], is Chōei-zan or “ever-flourishing mountain”) just before his death in October of 1282 at the request of Ikegami Munenaka, a wealthy feudal lord and faithful follower. Ikegami Munenaka offered 69,384 tsubo of land (51.89 acres) which corresponds to the number of Chinese characters in the Lotus Sutra. On April 15 1945, the temple was subjected to heavy bombing, resulting in the destruction of all the structures except the main gate, the five-story pagoda, the Kyōzō (repository of Buddhist scriptures) and the Tahōtō (a stupa). The Temple was completely reconstructed through contributions of followers throughout the country.
soshidoGoing up the front steps and walking through the Niō-mon (a gate with two guardian deities), the visitor comes to the Soshi-dō (founder’s hall) where a statue of Nichiren Shōnin is enshrined. This statue was commissioned by his disciples on the seventh anniversary of his death.
Behind the Soshi-dō, we find the Honden (main hall) where Śākyamuni Buddha and the four Bodhisattvas are enshrined.
gobyosho
Behind the Honden is the octagonal Gobyō-sho (mausoleum), which was built on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of his death and is where some of the ashes of Nichiren Shōnin are enshrined. It is constructed entirely of Japanese cypress (hinoki).
gojunotoThe five-story pagoda was built in 1608. It stands just inside the Niō-mon to your right. It is 29.4 meters high (96.45’) with a diameter of 41 centimeter (16.1”) octagon beam running from the top to the second story in order to balance the structure. It is constructed to withstand a magnitude seven earthquake and is the oldest five-story pagoda in Tokyo.
Both the statue of Nichiren Shōnin in the Soshi-dō and the five-story pagoda have been designated as important cultural property of Japan.
kyozoThe Kyōzō was built in 1784 and houses the whole Buddhist cannon in revolving octagonal bookshelves.
Facing the Soshi-dō it is to the left. If you travel to just behind the Soshi-dō and take a left, find the stone step going down the step, you will find the Tahōtō (Stupa) on the right hand.
tahotoThe Tahōtō is a red pagoda, which was built on the site where Nichiren Shōnin was cremated. It was rebuilt in 1830 and is the only structure of its kind in Japan.
The history of Honmonji Temple stretches back some 700 years to its founding by Nichiren Shōnin.
Along with Kuonji Temple at Minobu in Yamanashi Prefecture (the head temple of the Nichiren Shū Order) Honmonji Temple ranks as one of the major centers among the order’s 5,000 temples.
Honmonji Reihōden Museum
1-chōme-1-1 IkegamiHonmonji Temple
Nichiren Shōnin founded Honmonji Temple (one of the official designation [Sangō], is Chōei-zan or “ever-flourishing mountain”) just before his death in October of 1282 at the request of Ikegami Munenaka, a wealthy feudal lord and faithful follower. Ikegami Munenaka offered 69,384 tsubo of land (51.89 acres) which corresponds to the number of Chinese characters in the Lotus Sutra. On April 15 1945, the temple was subjected to heavy bombing, resulting in the destruction of all the structures except the main gate, the five-story pagoda, the Kyōzō (repository of Buddhist scriptures) and the Tahōtō (a stupa). The Temple was completely reconstructed through contributions of followers throughout the country.
soshidoGoing up the front steps and walking through the Niō-mon (a gate with two guardian deities), the visitor comes to the Soshi-dō (founder’s hall) where a statue of Nichiren Shōnin is enshrined. This statue was commissioned by his disciples on the seventh anniversary of his death.
Behind the Soshi-dō, we find the Honden (main hall) where Śākyamuni Buddha and the four Bodhisattvas are enshrined.
gobyosho
Behind the Honden is the octagonal Gobyō-sho (mausoleum), which was built on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of his death and is where some of the ashes of Nichiren Shōnin are enshrined. It is constructed entirely of Japanese cypress (hinoki).
gojunotoThe five-story pagoda was built in 1608. It stands just inside the Niō-mon to your right. It is 29.4 meters high (96.45’) with a diameter of 41 centimeter (16.1”) octagon beam running from the top to the second story in order to balance the structure. It is constructed to withstand a magnitude seven earthquake and is the oldest five-story pagoda in Tokyo.
Both the statue of Nichiren Shōnin in the Soshi-dō and the five-story pagoda have been designated as important cultural property of Japan.
kyozoThe Kyōzō was built in 1784 and houses the whole Buddhist cannon in revolving octagonal bookshelves.
Facing the Soshi-dō it is to the left. If you travel to just behind the Soshi-dō and take a left, find the stone step going down the step, you will find the Tahōtō (Stupa) on the right hand.
tahotoThe Tahōtō is a red pagoda, which was built on the site where Nichiren Shōnin was cremated. It was rebuilt in 1830 and is the only structure of its kind in Japan.
The history of Honmonji Temple stretches back some 700 years to its founding by Nichiren Shōnin.
Along with Kuonji Temple at Minobu in Yamanashi Prefecture (the head temple of the Nichiren Shū Order) Honmonji Temple ranks as one of the major centers among the order’s 5,000 temples.
Parks & Nature
Hommonji-Park
1-chōme-11-1 IkegamiTamagawa Green Space Barbeque Area
瀬田先 高津区Shopping
Jiyugaoka
MyBasket Yaguchi no Watashi
1-chōme-19-8 TamagawaDeli
Food Scene
"Sukiya" You can eat those beef bowls 24/7!
Gyudon (Beef bowls),Rice Bowls (Gyudon / Tendon / Oyakodon / Katsudon / etc.),Teishoku (Japanese Style)
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Sukiya
2-chōme-40-10 Kamiikebukuro"Sukiya" You can eat those beef bowls 24/7!
Gyudon (Beef bowls),Rice Bowls (Gyudon / Tendon / Oyakodon / Katsudon / etc.),Teishoku (Japanese Style)
Shinagawa Goos
3-chōme-13-3 Takanawa福屋 矢口店 ラーメン 餃子
1-chōme-7-5 Tamagawa"Fukuya Yaguchiten" Very famous Ramen noodle restaurant around here
さぼてんデリカ 矢口渡店
1-chōme-20-12 TamagawaTake out deep fry pork
Tsukiji Nihonkai Yaguchi
2-chōme-14-9 YaguchiSushi Restraurant
Entertainment & Activities
Aqua Park Shinagawa
Address
4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611 (Within Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Tel
+81-3-5421-1111 (Audio guidance)
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Telephone (Audio guidance) is only becoming Japanese.
Url
http://aqua-park.jp/aqua/
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Shinagawa Aquarium
3-chōme-2-1 KatsushimaAqua Park Shinagawa
Address
4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611 (Within Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Tel
+81-3-5421-1111 (Audio guidance)
※
Telephone (Audio guidance) is only becoming Japanese.
Url
http://aqua-park.jp/aqua/
Essentials
SEIYU Yaguchi no Watashi
1-chōme-33-20 TamagawaSEIYU super market. 24/7.
Getting Around
Yaguchinowatashi Station
1-chōme-20 Tamagawa