Tour of Japanese shrines and temples 
【Fukagawa Fudo Hall (Narita-san Tokyo Betsuin) summary】
Fukagawa Fudo is the Tokyo branch temple of the Daihonzan Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. It began in 1703 (Genroku 16) when a “de-kaicho” of Narita Fudo was held at Eitai-ji Temple, a branch of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. Later, in 1878 (Meiji 11), a portion of Fukagawa Park was leased permanently and free of charge as “Fukagawa Fudo Hall” to enshrine the spirit of Narita Fudo, and in 1881 (Meiji 14), the main hall was completed.
Eitai-ji Temple, a branch of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, was abolished after the Meiji Restoration due to the Shinto/Buddhist Separation Order. The main deity is Fudo Myoo.
On the approach to the temple from Monzennakacho Station, there were fashionable food shops, and unlike the approach to Tomioka Hachiman Shrine, it was gorgeously authenticated. There were many customers. After passing through the approach, you will see the main hall.
【Fukagawa Fudo Hall (Narita-san Tokyo Betsuin)】
The outer walls of the temple are covered with an impressive mantra written in Sanskrit. The meaning is, “O Fudo Myoo, the protector of the temple, who has the appearance of fierce anger and the power of tyranny, break down my doubts and obstacles. I ask you to break down my doubts and obstacles. And grant me the fulfillment of my wish. So they say. Sanskrit is an ancient language spoken by the ancient Indian Aryans.
The main hall was destroyed by fire twice, once in the Great Kanto Earthquake and once in an air raid on Tokyo, but the main sanctuary was spared from burning because the priests risked their lives to carry it out.
Photography is not allowed inside the hall, so you will have to see for yourself, but you can visit on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th floors. It is worth going up to see the statue of Fudo Myoo and the gomadai (gomadai burning) that is held every two hours at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00 daily (the main hall is free). (Entry to the main hall is free of charge.)
【Fukagawa Fudo Hall (Narita-san Tokyo Betsuin) Nearby attractions】
Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine
【Fukagawa Fudo Hall (Narita-san Tokyo Betsuin) Access】
Manager’s Comments
It is more like a museum than a temple and feels like a tourist attraction. The inside of the hall is open to visitors free of charge, and I think there is plenty to see. I like shrines, but to be honest, I felt more refreshed here than at Tomioka Hachiman-gu Shrine, which has a more somber atmosphere. I was so impressed that I was drawn to the street on the park side to go around Tomioka Hachiman-gu Shrine.
1-17-13 Tomioka, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0047, Japan
※Free parking available
3 minutes on foot from Monzennakacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
6 minutes on foot from Monzennakacho Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
