A cultural asset featuring stunning carvings and a Japanese garden
Shibamata Taishakuten (Daikyo-ji Temple)
Founded in 1629 (6th year of the Kan'ei era).
Known since the Edo period as Taishakuten, it is famous among the masses and is said to have the sacred water used for Tora-san's first bath in the movie "It's Tough Being a Man."
The temple also houses the "Sculpture Gallery," which showcases beautifully crafted scenes from the Lotus Sutra, a registered cultural asset of Katsushika District. The Japanese garden "Suikeien" and the "Zuiryu no Matsu" pine tree within the temple grounds are designated cultural assets of Tokyo and are must-sees.
Facility information
- Telephone
- 03-3657-2886
- Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00
Sculpture Gallery & Suikyo-en: 9:00-16:00
- Closed
- Suikyo-en is closed during the New Year holiday period.
- Address
- 7-10-3 Shibamata, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
- Transportation
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Shibamata Station on the Keisei Line
- Charge
- Sculpture Gallery & Suikeien:
Adults 400 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 200 yen
- Parking
- Available
