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Younji Temple (Oiwa Inari)
新宿区左門町１８−１８ 陽運寺 寺内
This temple enshrines Oiwa-san, the famous figure from the ghost story 'Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan'. It is also known as 'Oiwa Inari'. Actors and other theater professionals visit to pray for safety and success during Kabuki performances.
Enshrined deities
Ukanomitama-no-Okami (Inari)
History
During the Edo period, in July of the 8th year of Bunsei (1825 CE), Oiwa-san garnered widespread reverence among commoners due to the popularity of 'Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan'. Younji Temple was founded by relocating and rebuilding a Yakushi-do (Medicine Buddha Hall) from Numawada, Tochigi Prefecture, to replace a spirit hall that had been damaged by war. The origin of Younji Temple is said to lie in a shrine dedicated to Oiwa-san that once stood beneath the Hatayama tree within the grounds. The Yakushi-do bears the date of the 7th year of Ho-reki (1757 CE), making it a building with over 250 years of history.
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Blessings
厄除け、ご縁事、芸能事の霊験があり、悪縁を除き良縁を招く縁結びには多大なご利益があります。
What visitors say
Located in a quiet residential area, the temple features a well-maintained and clean precincts with an attached cafe. Highlights include a bamboo grove, a water purification pavilion (temizuya), and a standing statue of Oiwa-san. The atmosphere is calm and bright. As a power spot for cutting bad ties and forming good relationships, it also offers limited-edition souvenirs for visitors.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
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