The 8th series of rediscovering the charm of temples and shrines in Chuo-ku has reached its eighth series. As the last visit to this year, we will visit Yagenbori Fudoin, which is close to Higashi Nihonbashi Station.
"Yagenbori Fudoin" is a famous temple known as "Edo San Ofudo", along with [Mejiro]. According to the history, it is an auspicious that in 1585 (Tensho 13), he escaped the fire of the Toyotomi army and worshiped the statue of Fudo Myo, who was transferred from Kishu and Negoroji.
It often appears as a stage in Shotaro Ikenami's novels, but at that time it seemed to be a very busy downtown area. As an example, I would like to introduce one theory from the Kihei Crime Book.
"... facing the street is Yagenbori Fudo, and the bustle of the fair here is one of the best in Edo. This area is also in contact with the prime location of Ryogoku Nishihiro Koji, where restaurants and commercial shops line the eaves, and even at night, the lights are so busy that they are said to be "like daytime." . " (Quoted from Volume 14, "Tonosama Sakae Goro")
I've been covering this area before, so I'd appreciate it if you could read it for reference.
Ryogoku Hirokoji is the scent of Edo
This immovable lady has been in Meiji period and became a separate temple of the Daihonzan Hirama-ji Temple (Kawasakidaishi) of the Shingon sect Chizan school. On the precincts, there are monuments indicating the birthplace of Juntendo and the birthplace of Kodan, giving you a sense of the history and formal style of this temple.
In the world, there are many things that make XX days a fair every month. For example, Kannon will be on the 17th, Daishi will be on the 21st, guardian of children and travelers will be on the 24th, and patron saint of academics will be on the 25th. And the realm is on the twenty-eighth. (Some, such as Koshin, are determined by the 10 zodiac signs.)
Each festival is crowded with visitors every month, but the New Year's Day is the first day of the New Year's Day. □□ At the same time, the last fair of the year is the end. □□ "Delivery" □□ It is called "" and there are many worshipers in particular. It's called "immobility".
In the past, at the end of the year, "Toshinoichi" was opened in line with the fair of temples and shrines around the country. It was a fun event where New Year's decorations, daily necessities, cooking utensils, etc. were lined up, but it is said that only "Hagoita City" in Asakusa and Yagenbori here are left.
As mentioned above, since the fair of Fudo-sama is on the 28th, it became a true hit that decorates the last of the “Toshinoichi” held in various places, and the “Non-no-ichi” was particularly lively. It remains a popular annual event as a New Year's event. It is held every year from 27th to 29th, so please go out.
By the way, one of Tokyo's famous products, "Yagenbori Shichimi pepper," was originally sold at stalls in this area. At present, the shop with that name has moved to Asakusa.
After a short walk after the visit of Fudo-sama, you will reach the base of Ryogoku Bridge. You can see [Tokyo Sky Tree] dignifiedly across the bridge.
As I mentioned in my blog before, this area was once known as one of the best places in Edo as [Ryogoku Hirokoji]. In other words, "Ryogoku" used to refer to this area in the past. The evidence is that [Ryogoku Post Office] exists in Higashi Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku.
There is [Yanagibashi Cho Kotobuki-an] near the main street along the street of Chuo-ku Industrial Hall. I sometimes stop by on the way back from the meeting. At homey shop full of warmth, you can enjoy a comfortable and relaxing meal. It's a perfect atmosphere for this land.
Well, it's finally a little more this year. There were various events and events in Chuo-ku. A lot of memories left. Next year will surely be a fulfilling year.
While counting the few days left, there are places where I think "I wanted to do that" or "I should have done this", but now I want to look forward without regrets or hesitation. Otherwise, you will be exclaimed by the realm. In the first place, Acalanatha is a very powerful Buddha, and it is said that it has the power to bring back something wrong to the main road even if it is forcibly. I don't think it's a good idea.
I look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you very much for your support this year.
・・・ A woman who is lost in the count day and a woman who goes on
More Pilgrimage to temples and shrines in the ward-No. 8 "Yagenbori Fudoin"
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