Shingen-ji

Shingen-ji temple stands at the foot of Ueno hill, featuring traditional Japanese architecture with a main hall and a bell tower within its grounds.

The temple was established in 1659 by Nichiyū, the 20th head priest of Kōchō-ji temple, who purchased the land from a local farmer named Rihei.

The temple holds the Kishibojin deity statue, making it one of the three major Kishibojin temples in Tokyo along with Zoshigaya Kishimojin and Nakayama Hokekyoji.

The temple grounds open daily without entrance fees, located 4 minutes from Iriya Station and 5 minutes from Uguisudani Station in Tokyo.

Every July, the temple hosts the Iriya Morning Glory Festival, selling around 120,000 morning glory plants during the three-day celebration.

Location: Shitaya

Inception: 1659

Part of: 下谷七福神

Address: 東京都台東区下谷一丁目12番16号 110-0004 110-0004

GPS coordinates: 35.71986,139.78267

Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:36