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The temple that has a connection with Tokugawa Shogun family with 600 years of history

【Number of visitors on January 1st – 3rd】About 100,000 people

【Divine Favor】warding off evil, game luck

Zojoji was relocated to the present site in 1598 after Ieyasu Tokugawa, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, entered Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 1590 to establish his provincial government. After the start of the Edo Period when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan, Zojoji became the family temple of the Tokugawa family.

Enshrined in the Ankokuden is the Black Image of Amida Buddha, which was deeply worshiped by Ieyasu Tokugawa. This wonder-working image is said to have repeatedly saved Ieyasu from dangers and enabled him to win battles.

Since the Edo Period, it has been widely revered as a Buddhist image which brings victory and wards off evils.

Details

Event Name	≪Popular spots of the first prayer of the new year≫ Zojoji Temple
Venue	Zojoji Temple
Dates	December 31, 2020 – February 3, 2021
Note	*There is the fortunetelling slip (Omikuji) in English.
Open Hours	≪Good luck charm sales time≫ 【December 31】 22:00- 【January 1】 0:00-18:00 【January 2-3】 8:00-17:00 【January 4 and later】 9:00-17:00
Address	4-7-35 Shibakoen Minato-ku, Tokyo
Contact	03-3432-1431