Kawasaki Daishi — Attraction in Kawasaki

This is a surprisingly large temple complex based around important historical figures of Buddhism in Japan. You can see several impressive historical buildings here, and you can read about them on pamphlets from the information centre, which are also available in English. There are also fortune slips and a place for burning the traditional bundles of incense sticks, which can be bought at a nearby stand. There were also some miscellaneous souvenirs available. If you want some traditional Japanese sweet, the shopping street that leads toward the main gate of the temple should satisfy your needs in this regard. The temple entrance is free, and the fortune slips and incense sticks both cost 100 yen, which is as cheap as these things get, so I am impressed by this aspect as well. Overall, I would absolutely recommend visiting this cultural gem for its magnificent architecture. It is also quite easy to reach from the centre of Tokyo, so it would be an easily available tourist attraction even...

Kawasaki Daishi is a Buddhist temple founded in 1128. The original structure of the temple was destroyed in wars. The current buildings were reconstructed Heian Period Architecture. The five storey pagoda in particular was built in the 70s. There was a prominent street connecting the entrance gate and the temple selling candies, daruma dolls and other souvenir items. The stall keepers were very friendly. They even offered free samples to try. The temple is easily accessible. It is few minutes walk from the Keikyu Kawasaki Dashi Station. It's a very well maintained and beautiful temple that is...

Officially named Heikenji Temple, but popularly known as Kawasaki Daishi, the temple was established in 1128. Over the new year period, it is one of the most popular temples in Japan for hatsumode—the first temple visit of the year.

Being a Shingon sect temple, there are lots of dramatic fire ceremonies performed in the main hall. Aside from the main hall, there is a five storied pagoda (only open on the first Sunday of each month and annually on Greenery Day), an Indian style prayer hall, and various smaller...