Fukagawa Fudōson

Fukagawa Fudōson is a Buddhist temple in Tomioka, Kōtō ward, Tokyo, Japan. The modern main hall displays tall white walls decorated with metallic Sanskrit script alongside traditional wooden construction elements that bridge both eras.

The site was established in 1703 as a branch of Narita-san Shinshō-ji. The compound suffered heavy damage during the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and the 1945 bombings before being rebuilt.

Monks perform several Goma fire ceremonies each day, burning wooden sticks while chanting sutras and striking drums. Worshippers bring personal prayers written on these sticks to be offered to the flames during the ritual.

The grounds are open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, giving visitors access to the main hall and courtyard. Once a month, special evening programs extend visiting hours into the night.

A prayer gallery holds 10,000 crystal gorintō statues arranged in rows under soft lighting. A wooden structure dating from 1862 still stands on the grounds after surviving several relocations.

Location: Tomioka

Inception: 1881

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Kantō 36 Fudō Pilgrimage

Address: 東京都江東区富岡1丁目17番13号

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00

Website: http://fukagawafudou.gr.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.67292,139.79833

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:22