Admission requires cash payment only, so bring yen with you as card payments are not accepted. The entrance fee is uncommon for Tokyo temples but supports the preservation of the historic 300-year-old statues.
At a Glance
Photography of the rakan statues is prohibited, so visitors must commit their favorites to memory. Many search for statues resembling themselves or loved ones among the 500 unique faces.
The temple houses a fearsome Baku-ō (獏王) statue so intimidating that it's kept in a no-photography zone, visitors say even though it's supposed to eat nightmares, the statue itself might appear in your dreams!
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Admission requires cash payment only, so bring yen with you as card payments are not accepted. The entrance fee is uncommon for Tokyo temples but supports the preservation of the historic 300-year-old statues.
After viewing the statues inside, visit the outdoor area where you can offer incense that creates a beautiful effect of illuminated Buddha images rising in the smoke. This participatory ritual adds a memorable sensory dimension to your temple visit.
The Baku-o (Dream-Eater King) statue in the treasure hall has an intensely powerful and somewhat frightening appearance that leaves a strong impression on visitors.
From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyu Bus number 33 bound for Oimachi and get off at Fudoson Sando bus stop, then cross Yamate-dori street at the traffic light and walk straight ahead to find the temple on your right.
Photography of the 500 Rakan statues is strictly prohibited, so plan to spend time carefully observing each statue and absorbing the details with your eyes rather than through a camera lens.
Allow at least an hour or more for your visit to fully appreciate the main hall with its audio recording of Buddha's teachings, the 500 Rakan statues with their individual virtues and expressions, and the treasure hall with historical woodblocks and artifacts. Rushing through will mean missing the contemplative experience that makes this temple special.
Look closely at the 305 wooden Rakan figures; each has a unique expression and posture, so a slower visit is more rewarding than a quick stop.
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Meguro, Tokyo Prefecture
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