Buddhist temple
Mitsuzō-in
密蔵院（みつぞういん）
Edogawa, Tokyo
A temple of the Shingon sect, Buzan school, in Shishibone, Edogawa; its formal name is 本命山密蔵院明光寺, and it is affectionately known as Mottoi Fudō. Its principal image is Fudō Myōō.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Fudō Myōō
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was founded in the mid-Edo period; in the Meiji period it became a hall outside the precincts of Zen'yō-ji in Koiwa, and it was preserved into the Shōwa period with the support of local people. The image of Fudō Myōō was made in Hōreki 2, and the temple relates that the name “Mottoi Fudō” arose from the devotion of receiving the motoyui (hair cords) hung on its right arm.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 密蔵院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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