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The God for Safe Childbirth and Child Rearing.
Kishimojin-do is a temple that worships “Shiboshin,” a god for safe childbirth and also child rearing. The line of zelkova trees along the path that leads to the temple from the Kishibojinmae stop is designated as one of Tokyo’s natural monuments. A must-see within the temple’s grounds is a huge gingko tree approximately 700 years old.
The temple grounds also house a historic candy shop called “Kamikawaguchiya.”
The “Zoshigaya Information Center” is located on the path leading to the temple, and the horned owl dolls made of silver grass that are sold here are a popular souvenir.
Kishimojin-do
Kishimojin-do is a temple that worships “Shiboshin,” a god for safe childbirth and also child rearing.
There is a 'Zoshigaya Information Center' along the Zelkova tree-lined path where you can choose souvenirs.
Entrance to the Kishimojin-do
The large kusunoki (camphor) tree designated as a natural monument of Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
I mainly came for the Zoshigaya Handmade Market, which is held at Kishimojin-do and Otori Shrine. All the items are sold directly by the creators, with none of those wholesale-type goods. Walking around feels like visiting a lifestyle craft exhibition, and every stall has its own personality.
I have to say, the old temple buildings, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, and the artisan booths come together to create a truly unique scene. On market days, Kishimojin-do has a completely different atmosphere from its usual day-to-day look.
Hidden within the grounds is Kamikawaguchiya, an old-fashioned candy shop founded in 1781. You can also try the limited-edition grilled dango from Habutae Dango at Daikokudo. Aside from market days, this dango is only available on weekends. If you happen to come across it, I highly recommend giving it a try.
The area is really quiet and peaceful. It feels like you’ve stepped away from the city.
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood—if you’re not paying attention, you could totally walk right past it. It’s not noisy like a typical tourist spot, so it feels really relaxing.
Located in a quiet residential area, the path to the shrine is lined with lush, tall trees. Inside, there's also a massive sacred tree that's been standing for six hundred years. This shrine is known for prayers for the safety of mothers and unborn children. The atmosphere is very peaceful and harmonious, and the little traditional shops have a lot of charm.
