Kawasaki Daishi (Hirama-dera)
かわさきだいし
Known as the "Great Master of Warding off Evil." Founded in 1128, it is one of the most prominent sacred sites for protection against misfortune in the Kanto region.
Overview
The official name is Kongosan Konrin-in Hirama-dera, the head temple of the Chisan branch of the Shingon sect. Its origins date back to 1128 CE (Daiji 3), when Hirama Kenshō, at the age of 42 (considered an unlucky year), followed a divine message in a dream to pull a statue of Kobo Daishi from the sea and enshrine it. As a premier power spot for warding off evil in Kanto, it attracts over 3 million visitors annually during the first shrine visit of the year (ranking approximately third in the nation). Highlights include daily Goma Kito (fire prayer rituals), the Inari-do hall which survived the war, the octagonal five-story pagoda, and the hall for prayers for automobile traffic safety.
Enshrined deity / legend
Yakuyoke Kobo Daishi (Kukai)
Highlights
- ・Main Hall and daily Goma Kito (fire prayer rituals)
- ・Inari-do hall which survived the war (power spot)
- ・Octagonal five-story pagoda
- ・Hall for prayers for automobile traffic safety
Details may change. Please check official sources before visiting.