2024/06/15(土) 東京の静かな隅に位置する護国院は、谷中橋七福神巡りで大黒天を祀る寺院として知られています。寛永年間に創立されたこの歴史ある寺院は、有徳、財宝、五穀豊穣の神様として崇められています。徳川三代将軍家光公から贈られたと伝えられる大黒天画像や、台東区文化財に指定されている大黒天木像は見逃せません。訪れる人々に富と繁栄をもたらす護国院は、心穏やかな時間を過ごすには最適な場所です。
心地よい雰囲氣が流れているお寺さんでした!
江戸時代から続く谷中橋七福神巡りは、東京で最も歴史がある七福神めぐりの一つです。七つの福を授かるとされるこの巡礼は、新年の開運散策に最適で、各寺院が独自の魅力を放ちます。特に護国院は、大黒天を祀る寺院として、多くの参拝者で賑わいます。歴史的な建造物や寺、商店街、公園などを巡りながら、ゆっくりと楽しめるコースです。
Located in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Gokokuin Temple is known as the temple dedicated to Daikokuten in the Yanakabashi Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour. Founded in the Kan'ei era, this historic temple is revered as a god of virtue, wealth, and good harvest. Not to be missed are the Daikokuten image, said to be a gift from the third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu, and the wooden statue of Daikokuten, designated as a Taito City cultural asset. Gokokuin Temple, which brings wealth and prosperity to all who visit, is the perfect place to spend a peaceful time.
The temple has a pleasant atmosphere!
The Yanakabashi Shichifukujin pilgrimage, which has been going on since the Edo period (1603-1867), is one of the oldest pilgrimages to the seven gods of good fortune in Tokyo. This pilgrimage, which is said to bring seven blessings, is ideal for a New Year's stroll for good fortune, and each temple has its own unique charm. Gokokuin Temple, in particular, is a temple dedicated to Daikokuten and attracts many worshippers. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through historical buildings, temples, shopping...
Read moreAn old Buddhist temple with a rare traditional stage on the right. Do look out for a small four face stone with a very happy Daikokuten crafted on it. Located left side of the temple behind the hand...
Read more🎑7箇寺谷中七福神巡り🎑 護国院 Gokokuin temple
寛永寺の子院で、寛永元年(1624)釈迦堂の別当寺として、現在の東京国立博物館の右手奥に開創、承応2年(1653)・延宝8年(1680)に寺地を西方へ移転し、さらに宝永6年(1709)当地へ移転
In the Koninji Temple, opened as a separate temple of the Shakado temple in the first year of Kanei (1624), opened to the right of the current Tokyo National Museum. Relocated and moved to Hoei 6 (1709).
三代将軍家光から贈られたと伝えられる大黒天画像は谷中七福神の一つ
The Daikokuten image reported to have been given by Iemitsu III is one of the Seven Lucky...
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