[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Ikegami Honmon-ji (Updated May)

.. Take the Tokyu Ikegami Line that connects Gotanda ↔︎ Kamata and head to Ikegami 📍Rengetsu A cafe renovated from an old house This time we went for lunch, but the cafe menu looks delicious 📍Ikegami Honmonji The head temple of the Nichiren sect There is a magnificent five-story pagoda, so it feels like you're not in Tokyo 📍Yogenji, Myogenji There are places where hydrangeas are blooming in the temple grounds and on the slopes along the way It's very beautiful 📍Nomigawa Sweets A cafe with a different pastry chef every day They also have a drink menu Of course, takeout is also available◎ | ✎𓂃Recommendations for detours Ikegami is famous for its kudzu mochi Take home the taste of a long-established shop On this day, Ikeda-ya #Travel with me #Tokyo sightseeing #Hydrangea #Tokyu Ikegami Line

Ikegami Honmonji Temple, the head temple of the Nichiren sect in Ota Ward, Tokyo⛩️ Go through the good old temple town, pass through the large main gate, climb the stone steps, and you will be greeted by Ikegami Honmonji Temple👌 The most famous temple in Tokyo, spread out on a hill in the center of Ota Ward✨ The temple grounds are dotted with the graves of many famous people, and the temple is also home to many historical legacies, such as the sutra storehouse built in the Edo period and Shotoen Garden in the inner garden, which is known for the meeting between Saigo Takamori and Katsu Kaishu regarding the bloodless surrender of Edo Castle😌 (The cleaning Jizo statue...? was so beautiful that I couldn't help but think about it📸) ---------------------------- [Access🚃🚌] 🚃: 10 minutes walk from Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line 🚃: 12 minutes walk from the south exit of Nishi-Magome Station on the Toei Asakusa Line 🚌: Take the JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Omori Station to Ikegami Station Get off at Honmonji-mae and walk for 5 minutes ---------------------------- #Tokyo #TokyoTrip #TokyoSightseeing #Ikegami #IkegamiHonmonji #VisitingtheTemple #TempleStamps #Shrine #SummerVisit #Camera #SingleLensReflex #CanoneoSkissX9i #VisitingShrines #VisitingTemples #VisitingtheTempleStamps #FeelingtheHistory #ILoveHistory #HistoricalWalk #JapaneseHistory #TheWorldThroughTheViewfinder #TravelRecord #TravelingJapan #Japan #Tokyo #JapanTravel

📍Ikegami Honmon-ji temple (池上本門寺) in Ota-ku, Tokyo This 750 years old temple has large grounds with many beautiful cherry blossom trees. I was lucky to visit the temple when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I didn’t expect it to be this beautiful and was very surprised when i arrived at the road leads to the five stories pagoda of the temple because it was very beautiful. People from the neighborhood come here to pray, to run up the stairs leading to the temple or to walk their dog. I felt like it was not olny a temple but a welcome place for all the people living nearby. It rained all day that day until i came to the temple so the light was not that good to take photos and videos. Hopefully it’ll be sunny next time when i visit Ikegami Honmon-ji temple ✨🌸 #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #tripblazers #japan #cherryblossoms

▽Ikegami Honmonji Temple About a 15-minute walk from Tokyu Ikegami Station. Ikegami Honmonji Temple stands tall in a fully-developed residential area. Go up the stairs and you'll come to a large gate, from which you can enter. It's so high that you can look down on Ikegami, so be careful with your shoes ⚠️ You can take your time looking at the bright red gate, temple, and five-story pagoda. ▽Recommended points Inside the glittering temple. You can't take photos, but inside the temple there is a gold-decorated Nichiren and a hall. You can enjoy the luxurious decorations that are typical of Nichiren sect temples. ▽Sightseeing spots nearby There is a stylish cafe nearby that I introduced in the previous and next posts. After enjoying a leisurely meal, you can enjoy Ikegami together with the temple, either before eating to work up an appetite. #Tokyo #TokyoTourism #Temples & Shrines #Temple & Shrine Tour #Temple

Chudoin Temple is a Nichiren sect temple located in Ikegami 1-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo. It is a sub-temple of Ikegami Honmonji Temple. It is about a 7-minute walk from Ikegami Station towards Ikegami Honmonji Temple, and you can see it on the left after crossing the Nomi River. You can enter the garden freely, and the plum blossoms were blooming and it was beautiful.

The Tokyo Metro Asakusa Line, marked by its deep red color, is a vital route connecting Nishi-Magome to Oshiage. Spanning 18.3 kilometers with 20 stations, it links Tokyo's traditional downtown areas, commercial hubs, and the Tokyo Bay zone. Since its opening in 1960, this line has become an ideal path for exploring Tokyo's historical essence and modern vibrancy, thanks to its convenient transportation and rich attractions. Highlights Along the Line Nishi-Magome Station: A tranquil suburban starting point Nishi-Magome Station, located at the southern end of the Asakusa Line, is nestled in a quiet residential area of Tokyo. Nearby, Ikegami Honmonji Temple is famous for its five-story pagoda and cherry blossoms, attracting visitors during spring. Traditional shopping streets offer fresh wagashi (Japanese sweets) and local snacks, while hidden cafes provide a relaxing oasis for travelers. Gotanda Station: A microcosm of business and gastronomy Gotanda Station lies in Tokyo's bustling business district, surrounded by modern office buildings and authentic restaurants. During cherry blossom season, the nearby Meguro River transforms into a pink corridor, drawing photography enthusiasts. At night, Gotanda's izakayas and yakiniku restaurants come alive, serving fresh seafood and wagyu beef, showcasing Tokyo's culinary allure. Asakusa Station: The soul of Edo tradition Asakusa Station is the cultural heart of the Asakusa Line, directly connected to Sensoji Temple. The iconic red lantern of Kaminarimon and the wagashi stalls along Nakamise Street exude Edo-era charm, attracting visitors from around the world. The riverside promenade along Sumida River offers views of the modern Tokyo Skytree, while summer fireworks festivals add a festive touch to Asakusa. Oshiage Station: Modern landmarks and downtown nostalgia Oshiage Station is located at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, a 634-meter modern landmark with an observation deck offering panoramic city views. The surrounding Tokyo Skytree Town retains a downtown flavor, with sushi restaurants and traditional craft shops lining the streets, creating a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The Asakusa Line is not just a transportation artery but also a red ribbon connecting Tokyo's tradition and modernity. From the serene charm of Nishi-Magome, the urban gastronomy of Gotanda, the Edo spirit of Asakusa, to the modern landmarks of Oshiage, this line encapsulates Tokyo's diverse appeal. Hop on the Asakusa Line and embark on a Tokyo adventure from history to the future!

#springwander Spring in Tokyo means one thing—cherry blossoms! If you’re looking for a beautiful yet less crowded spot to enjoy them, Ikegami Honmonji Temple is a great choice. This historic temple, located in Ota Ward, is especially stunning in spring when the sakura trees bloom beautifully around the temple grounds. Walking up the stone steps lined with cherry trees felt like stepping into a serene spring wonderland. The contrast between the traditional temple architecture and the delicate pink blossoms made it a picturesque and peaceful spot to relax. It’s perfect for a quiet hanami away from the usual busy parks. Why You Should Visit: ✔ A historic and peaceful temple with beautiful cherry blossoms ✔ Less crowded compared to Tokyo’s popular hanami spots 📍 Address: Ikegami, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan #Tokyo #Japan #IkegamiHonmonji #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #SpringTrip

📍Ikegami Honmonji Temple 1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo 《Access》 Approx. 11-minute walk from Ikegami Station exit Approx. 12-minute walk from Nishi-Magome Station south exit Approx. 20-minute walk from Chidorimachi Station exit 1 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ The head temple of the Nichiren sect The five-story pagoda, designated as an important cultural property of Japan, and the cherry blossoms lining both sides of the approach were in full bloom and incredibly beautiful. From the Niomon Gate to the "Odo" I was overwhelmed by the vast grounds and the majesty of the "Odo" in front! ! The cherry blossoms in the temple grounds were magnificent and a beautiful sight. The way the cherry blossoms fluttered down was also wonderful. On the left side there is a bell tower and cherry blossoms, and you can take a nice shot of the Niomon Gate and the main hall from behind the cherry blossoms. It was nice to be able to see the Sasabe Sakura, one of the few pure white cherry blossoms in the Kanto region. From the Niomon Gate to the right... As you walk along the row of cherry trees to the five-story pagoda, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so much so that the pagoda is hidden by the cherry blossoms😍😍 The collaboration with the five-story pagoda, which is a national important cultural property, was a very beautiful spring scene in Japan💕💕. #Spring0yentrip #Tokyo #IkegamiHonmonji Temple #CherryBlossoms #CherryBlossomSpots #FamousCherryBlossomSpots #BeautifulCherryBlossoms

#tokyotravel Address: 1-1-1 Ikegami, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 Ikegami Honmonji Temple is the head temple of Nichiren scet located Ikegami, Ota City, Tokyo. It is famous for enshrining the relics of Nichiren scet saints. It is located on large hillside in the Kamakura period. The temple grounds are home to many interesting and beautiful historical buildings, such as the beautiful five story pagoda, the oldest in Tokyo, at 29.4 meters high, which is an important cultural property of Japan It is a place that attracts tourists for its stunning architecture and history. There are also cherry trees that bloom in the surrounding area in April, with pale pink flowers. In mid-October, the temple holds the Ikegami Honmonji Oeshiki, an annual festival commemorating the anniversary of Nichiren's death. #historicculture #ota #tokyo #japan

Before Nichiren Shonin passed away in October 1282, he built Honmonji Temple at the request of Ikegami Sounaka (one of the official designated sites (mountain names) was Choei-san, meaning "mountain of long-term prosperity"). Ikegami Munenaka was a wealthy lord and loyal believer at the time. Chihshang Zongzhong provided 69,384 pings (51.89 acres) of land. This number echoes the number of Chinese characters in the Lotus Sutra. On April 15, 1945, the temple was subjected to intensive bombing, resulting in the destruction of all buildings, leaving only the gate, a five-story pagoda, the Jingzo (Buddhist scripture storage room) and the Duobao Pagoda (stupa). Through donations from believers across the country, the temple has now been rebuilt. #2024TravelReview

Access: It is about a 10-minute walk from Ikegami Station, two stops from Kamata Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line. There is an old road and a new road to the temple, but the old road is recommended. The Ikegami Line can also be accessed from Gotanda Station. It is about a 20-minute walk from Nishi-Magome Station, the last stop on the Toei Asakusa Line. Sightseeing spots: One of the famous temples of the Nichiren sect, this is the place where Nichiren Shonin passed away. It has one of the few five-story pagodas in Tokyo. There are about 100 stone steps, and you will feel a blessing when you climb them. Every October, on the anniversary of Nichiren Shonin's death, the temple is crowded with people for the Oeshiki festival. In spring, the cherry blossoms in the temple grounds are magnificent. There is an Ikegami Plum Garden on the nearby National Route 1 side, and it is also nice to see the plum blossoms in early spring from February to March, about a 10-minute walk from the temple. Hotels: There are many in Gotanda and Kamata, the starting stations of the Ikegami Line. Meals & Restaurants: There are plenty to choose from in Gotanda and Kamata. Kamata has many cheap drinking establishments, including standing bars, and popular gyoza and tonkatsu restaurants. Gotanda has many stylish shops. Shopping: Ikegami's specialty is kudzu mochi. There are several kudzu mochi shops in front of Ikegami Station and in front of the temple gate.

#June Travel Support Fund Event This is a temple with a long history located in Tokyo. The main hall is painted periodically to give it a clean impression, and since you can look around in various ways, we recommend visiting on the weekend or during a leisurely time to relax.

Kurotsuru Inari Shrine in Ota Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The lord who lived there at the time caught a black crane in the precincts and presented it to the Tokugawa Shogunate, which praised it, and so it came to be called Kurotsuru Inari Shrine. This relatively new shrine was renovated in July 2023 in conjunction with the construction of a nursing home. The area in front of the shrine is like a plaza. It seems that there was a local festival on this day, and it was crowded! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kurotsuru Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 5-4-2 Chuo, Ota-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nishi-Magome Station → approx. 16 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Traveling with me #Shrines and temples #Visiting shrines

Ota Shrine in Ota Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is located almost in the center of Ota Ward, and is a little inconvenient to access. It is the guardian deity of Ushiichi Nokura Village. It is said to enshrine the guardian deity of Nasu Yoichi, who was known as a master of archery. For that reason, it is considered a shrine associated with Nasu Yoichi, and is depicted on goshuin stamp books and votive plaques. It is usually unmanned, but the shrine office is open only during the first three days of the year and the annual festival. At this time, you can receive goshuin stamps and omamori charms. In the Kagura Hall, you can see shakuhachi and shamisen performances. There were also food stalls set up, and many children from the neighborhood gathered, making it a lively place. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ota Shrine ꕥAddress: 6-3-24 Chuo, Ota-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nishi-Magome Station → approx. 19-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Traveling with me #Visiting shrines #Temples and shrines

Hiking from the station: A walk through the retro towns of Omori and Kamata 👣 Using JR East's app "Hiking from the Station," I toured the Omori-Kamata course 🍃 In addition to the six spots on the course, I also took a detour off the course to two spots for lunch and coffee break, covering about 9km in five hours to reach the goal! Great exercise! Start at Omori Station▶︎ SPOT1 Ota City Ryushi Memorial Museum Lunch at Hidezushi🍣 SPOT2 Ota City Local History SPOT3 Ikegami Honmonji Temple Order a drink at the old-style cafe Rengetsu and take a break☕️ SPOT4 Ikegami Honmonji Street Shopping District SPOT5 Nitta Shrine SPOT6 Sakurakan ▶︎Finish at Kamata Station Learn about the history and culture of Ota Ward Hiking with plenty of sights to see, including the spacious and open-feeling Ikegami Honmonji Temple and the cute heart-shaped votive plaques at Nitta Shrine👣 The last spot was a public bath♨️ The very popular Cafe Rengetsu was also a weekday, so I was able to relax😌 I've been to the Omori-Kamata area many times for the purpose of drinking at night, but this was my first time mainly walking around the town. It was fun to learn about a new side of a town I know 😉 "Hiking from the Station" has a lineup of about 500 fun hiking courses with themes such as nature and history every year. I'd like to go on another tour of the courses with a rich local flavor 👣 🏷️ #Travel with Me #I've started Moments #Hiking from the Station #JR East #Tokyo Walk #Ikegami Honmonji Temple #Nita Shrine #Old House Cafe Rengetsu

[Access] About a 7-minute walk from Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line [Attractions] -Speaking of Ikegami- It is said that Honmonji Temple was named by Saint Nichiren with the prayer that it would prosper for a long time as a training center for the Lotus Sutra. You can finally pray at the temple after climbing up several steps from the entrance. The grounds are large, so it is perfect for a stroll. This is a spot you should definitely stop by if you are in the area. #TokyoTourism *Information as of November 2022.