KOTO CITY Travel Guide

Temple Manners Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo-do This is the Tokyo branch of the ancient Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba. The principal deity, Fudo-myoo, is known for granting the wishes of worshippers. Five times a day, the Goma Rite is held, a Buddhist ritual that worshippers can participate in. Don’t miss the chance to make a wish, but make sure to mind your manners. Edo Kiriko Edo Kiriko is a glass cutting art that began around the end of the Edo period and is designated as a traditional craft by the Japanese government. Each piece is painstakingly crafted by hand by nearly 100 artisans that have handed down the techniques over the generations, mainly in Koto City. These unique pieces feature ancient Japanese patterns cut deeply into vividly colored glass, making them perfect for brightening your dinner table. DATA 1-17-13 Tomioka/2 minutes on foot from Monzen-nakacho Station Exit 1 on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line MAP11 A Traditional Place of Prayer During the Goma Rite, worldly desires are burned in the fire of Fudo-myoo’s wisdom in a ritual that is said to grant wishes. The 30-minute ritual is held five times a day at 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M., and 5:00 P.M. ○No photos or videos ○No eating or drinking on temple grounds ○Please remove your hat inside the hall ○Don’t stretch or cross your legs when sitting in front of the Buddha ○Please keep quiet, this is a place of worship ○Please stay seated during the Goma Rite ○No tank tops, shorts, or other revealing clothing Please use yen for donations! © TCVB MAP ↓ P14 - 15 10

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