[Tokyo Gokokuji, Otowa Jogging around Kodansha and Gokokuji in the evening breeze]

[Tokyo Gokokuji, Otsuka, Jogging around Gokokuji in the evening wind] Tokyo Gokokuji, I passed through Otsuka, Bunkyo Ward, and jogged around Kodansha and Gokokuji in the evening wind. I felt that the wind blowing through Gokokuji was suitable for those who want to take portraits. ☸️Gokokuji Temple 🕰️Business hours: 10AM–12PM, 1–4PM 📍Location: 5 Chome-40-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0012 Seasonal event: Ennichi 46000 Days on July 10th "Gokokuji's Ennichi is on the 18th of every month, but July 10th is especially important as the Ennichi of Kannon, and is crowded with many worshippers. On this day, street stalls selling ground cherries are set up in the temple grounds, and worshippers are said to receive merit for 46,000 days. Gokokuji is the head temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and was founded by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi in the Edo period at the request of his mother, Keishoin. The temple's main image is the Nyoirin Kannon, and it developed as a temple for praying for the long-lasting military fortunes of the Shogun family. 46,000 Days July 10th every year is considered the day of great merit of Kannon, and it is said that if you visit Kannon on this day, you will be protected for 46,000 days (= about 126 years of human lifespan). We will hold a ceremony to unveil the main image, a special worship of the main image, and give out talismans to ward off lightning (talismans to ward off disasters). Ura Bon E At the Obon memorial service, Ura Bon E, a Bon shelf will be set up at the venue, Keishoden, to welcome the spirits of each parishioner. Many parishioners come to the temple for the four memorial services starting at 10am and offer incense. 』 📕Kodansha Ltd. Kodansha Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's leading publishers, and has published many hit works such as manga, anime, and literary books, and is also a popular place for Japanese students to apply for jobs. 🕰️Business hours: 9:30AM–5:30PM 📍Location: 2 Chome-12-21 Otowa, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-8001 #Beautiful views of Japan #Absolutely free trip #Domestic trip #Asia trip #Tokyo trip #Tokyo trip #My travel itinerary #My travel plan #Seasonal places in Japan