Taking the idea that “temples transmit culture” to heart, this temple elementary school holds concerts and other traditional events. In addition, to respond to each and every visitor’s prayers, you can create a unique omamori (protection charm), called an OMAMO. It’s something only found at Jissouji. Feel free to stop by.
| Opening Hours | Gates close at 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Closed | No holidays |
| Access | Approx. 10 mins on foot from Ikegami Station |
It is a quiet park on a hillside slope where visitors can enjoy a taste of the four seasons. There are about 370 plum trees, which is the flower of Ota City, and the fragrant red and white flowers bloom in early spring. There garden also features about 800 azaleas and an attractive traditional-st...
A few times a year, the grounds surrounding the main gate to the Ikegami Honmonji temple complex play host to a small farmers’ market. At least a dozen vendors set up their tents at the base of the steep stairs that run up to the main hall, offering food and crafts from around the nation. ...
The Ikegami Honmonji temple complex sits on a hill in central Ota City, a ten-minute stroll from Ikegami Station. The temple dates from the end of the 13th century, when famed Buddhist devotee Nichiren Shonin constructed the religious site at the request of local feudal lord and faithful fol...
Rengetsu is a cozy yet cutting-edge cafe located in the quaint “temple town” of Ikegami. Once a soba noodle shop for pilgrims of Ikegami Honmonji Temple, this 83-year-old Japanese house was lovingly renovated for its old charm. The wooden two-story house features a lofty dining spa...
Located along the pathway to the Ikegami Honmonji Temple, Ikegami Ikedaya is a long-standing confectionery specializing in Kuzu-mochi (mochi cakes). Firm but chewy mochi tastes best with finely powdered soybeans and black honey syrup on top. Enjoy the simple taste of Kuzu-mochi that has been love...
A shop owned and managed by Muhammad Yone, an active pro wrestler. Their specialties include food with juicy pork meat and tasty ramen with seafood and pork bone-based soup. They also serve various alcoholic drinks for you to enjoy.
Enjoy your stay in our clean and spacious rooms. During your stay we will show you some great nearby restaurants and hot springs.
All rooms offer free Wi-Fi access with a complimentary bottle of mineral water for each guest. 24-hour complimentary drinks (coffee/tea/Japanese tea) are available. We have a number of multilingual staff to accommodate foreign guests.
Located adjacent to Metropolitan Subway Magome Station. Has convenient access to Shinjuku and Shibuya, and Asakusa as well as Oshiage can be reached without transfers. Also features a 24-hour restaurant. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the building.
Hashigo-nori is a traditional performance that attempts to pass on the techniques and methods of firemen in the Edo period. The performance is held every year on the Coming-of-Age Day (second Monday of January) in front of the main hall of the Ikegami Honmonji Temple by the Omori Steeplejack Asso...
The annual Ota Expo is held at Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal, operated by Japan Airport Terminal Co, Ltd, on the second weekend of June. This year will see the sixth edition of the exposition, with performances, exhibits, and workshops based on the themes of “Touch...
A huge tomb called “Kofun (tumulus)” that was made from the 4th to the 7th century has been reproduced as a life-size replica. This is a part of the back circular part of the large keyhole-shaped tomb mound, which has a horizontal stone chamber that was built in the 6th century in ...