Overview
Choden-ji is a temple of the Shingi Shingon school in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. It is known as the 33rd stop on the Shin-Shikoku Shikaryo Eighty-Eight Sacred Sites pilgrimage, making it a place of faith woven into a local pilgrimage route. Set in a downtown corner not far from the Edogawa River, it is less a sightseeing landmark than a quietly rooted local temple that accompanies those who come to offer their prayers. Travelers on the pilgrimage circuit can stop by and sense the atmosphere of Shingon devotion.
Highlights
- ●A tranquil temple of the Shingi Shingon school in Katsushika Ward
- ●The 33rd stop on the Shin-Shikoku Shikaryo Eighty-Eight Sacred Sites
- ●A place to experience a copied pilgrimage reproducing the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temples
- ●A quiet downtown setting close to the Edogawa River
History
Choden-ji belongs to the Shingi Shingon school. Shingi Shingon is a branch of Shingon Buddhism tracing its origin to the priest Kakuban (Kogyo Daishi) in the late Heian period, and the temple has kept its dharma lamp within that lineage. It is designated as the 33rd stop of the Shin-Shikoku Shikaryo Eighty-Eight Sacred Sites, welcoming pilgrims as part of a copied sacred circuit that reproduces the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temples in the local area. For the detailed origins of its founding and its treasures, it is best to check official information or on-site notices when you visit.
Access
The temple lies in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo (around 35.78 degrees north, 139.87 degrees east). Located in the eastern part of Katsushika near the Edogawa River, it is generally reached by bus or on foot from the nearest station. Use public transport and confirm the local route with on-site guidance or a map app for peace of mind. Please check official information in advance for visiting hours and parking.
Best season
As a quiet temple not tied to particular events or flowers, it can be visited throughout the year. If you are combining it with a pilgrimage, a mild day in the easy-to-walk seasons of spring or autumn is comfortable. Those who wish to tour the sacred sites at a relaxed pace will find the gentler seasons well suited.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the main gate and take in the calm atmosphere of the grounds
- 2Visit the main hall and encounter the prayers of the Shingi Shingon school
- 3Spend a moment of pilgrimage and sutra offering as the 33rd sacred stop
- 4Extend your walk to nearby sacred sites and the downtown streets of Katsushika
Did you know?
💡 The Shin-Shikoku Shikaryo Eighty-Eight Sacred Sites are a copied circuit that reproduces the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temples in the Kanto region, and this temple is its 33rd stop. Without traveling all the way to distant Shikoku, one can experience the henro pilgrimage by touring the local area, which is the special appeal of such copied circuits.
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