Thirty-six enjoyments of Edo: Horinouchi Yodobashi Mizuame
Painted by Utagawa Toyokuni III and Utagawa Hiroshige II 1864 (Genji 1) Tokyo Shiryō Collection 3586-C4

Myōhō-ji Temple, located in Horinouchi, Suginami Ward, is the head temple of the Nichiren Buddhism and was known as a temple with divine favor for expelling misfortune. Watery candy from a candy shop called "Benkei" and baked dumpling called "Ōdango"from dumpling shops are famous as souvenirs for Myōhō-ji Temple visits.


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