Kongō-ji Temple (Takahata Fudōson)

Kongoji Temple (Takahata Fudoson) in Hino City, Tokyo, is a historic temple counted as one of the Three Great Fudos of Kanto, along with Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and Fudogao Fudoson Sohganji Temple. The "Juroku Fudo Sanzon," enshrined in the inner sanctuary, weighs over 1,100 kilograms and is said to be the largest in Japan. Visit the Fudo-sama, who is said to burn away people's worldly desires with severity, and receive his blessings.

Kongō-ji Temple (Takahata Fudō) is famous for its hydrangeas, and the Hydrangea Festival is held from June to July. During the festival, the temple grounds are filled with colorful hydrangeas, offering a beautiful view to enjoy. In addition, there are natural walking paths such as the "Katarai no Michi Tama Kyuryo Course" where you can explore the Tama Hills area, allowing you to fully enjoy the magnificent nature of the Nishi-Tokyo area.

Around Kongouji Temple (Takahata Fudoson), there are numerous delicious lunch and gourmet spots. At "Kaiun Soba" along the approach, the attractive feature is the abundant menu that allows you to choose according to your mood. At "Spain Bar La Boca," you can enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine. Furthermore, there is a variety of restaurants such as "Kaiun Soba" and "Tendon-ya," so why not stop by the restaurant that catches your eye?

At Kongouji Temple (Takahata Fudoson), you can receive a temple stamp as a commemoration of your visit. Takahata Fudoson (Kongouji Temple) always has several types of temple stamps available, but generally only one can be received per day. As the center of the paper has the characters of the main deity written differently depending on the date of the visit, those who want to collect all the types should plan to visit several times. In addition, there are temple stamp books that can only be purchased here, so if you're interested, try buying one at the office.

Kongouji, also known as Takahata Fudoson, is known as a place connected to Hijikata Toshizou, who was known as the vice commander of the Shinsengumi. Within the precincts, there are many spots related to Hijikata Toshizou and the Shinsengumi, such as the monument for Kondo Isami and Hijikata Toshizou, and the ihai (Buddhist memorial tablet) for Dainichido. Additionally, near Kongouji, there are spots where you can learn about history, such as the "Hijikata Toshizou Museum." If you are a fan of the Shinsengumi or history, why not visit these places together?