Fukagawa Fudō-Dō (Fukugawa Fudō Temple)

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  • Address
    1-17-13 Tomioka, Kōtō-ku
  • Phone
    3461 8288
  • Transport
    underground rail: Tōzai or Toei Ōedo Line to Monzen-nakachō (exit 1)

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The history of this giant temple dates from 1703 as a sub-temple of Shinshō-ji in the city of Narita, one of the head temples of Shingon Buddhism. The main image, which is housed in a recently constructed inner hall, is Fudōmyō, a venerable Buddha depicted in murals by Nakajima Chinami (2004). On the 2nd floor is a gallery depicting all 88 temples of the 1400km pilgrimage route on the island of Shikoku - it is said that offering a prayer at each alcove has the same effect as visiting each temple.

One of the best times to visit is around , when priests read sutras in a thunder of taiko drums and fire.