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Kaiunji
品川区南品川３丁目５−２１
A Soto sect temple located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, known for enshrining Sen-tai Arakan (a thousand-bodied Arakan deity).
History
Tradition holds that the temple originated in 1251 when Fuzan established the sub-temple Zuirin within Kaiyanji. Initially affiliated with the Rinzai sect, it became independent from Kaiyanji in 1596 under the fifth-generation head, Sokei, and converted to the Soto sect. It was renamed Kaiunji in 1661.
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What visitors say
Situated along the old Tokaido road, this temple offers a deep sense of history and tradition. It enshrines Sen-tai Arakan, a deity revered as the guardian of the kitchen. The ceiling of the Arakan Hall features paintings of dragons and maki-e (a decorative technique using gold powder), along with various plaques. During major festivals, a Goma (fire ritual) is performed, creating a lively atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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