Kannouji

Kannouji is a Buddhist temple in Ichinoe with a bell tower and main hall containing wooden statues of Buddhist deities such as Shakamunibutsu and Taho Nyorai. These statues showcase craftsmanship from earlier periods and serve as the focal point of the site's religious function.

The temple was founded in 1205 as a Shingonshu monastery and shifted to Nichirenshu Buddhism in 1288 under the guidance of priest Sanmi Nisshin. This change shaped the spiritual direction and practice of the site for centuries to follow.

The temple bell was cast in 1698 by master craftsman Masatsugu Fujiwara and represents skilled metalwork from that era. It stands registered as a cultural asset and visitors notice it as a symbol of the site's artistic traditions.

The temple sits near Ichinoe Station on the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line, making arrival straightforward from the airport by train. Visitors from both Narita and Haneda airports can reach the site easily through rail connections.

The site holds Fudekozuka monuments dedicated to Kenshoin Nichize, who established a writing school at a branch temple. These stone markers preserve the memory of the place's educational past.

Location: Ichinoe

Inception: 1288

Address: 東京都江戸川区一之江7-23-11

Website: https://kannouji.org

GPS coordinates: 35.68858,139.87867

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24