Buddhist temple
Mokubo-ji
木母寺（もくぼじ）
Sumida, Tokyo
A Tendai temple with the mountain name Bairyūzan, also called Umewaka-ji. Its principal image is Jie Daishi Ryōgen, known as Ganzan Daishi, and it has the Umewaka mound that appears in the noh chant Sumidagawa.
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: Jie Daishi Ryōgen (Ganzan Daishi)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it originated in Jōgen 2 (977) when the Tendai ajari 忠円 built a nenbutsu hall to mourn Umewakamaru, who had been abducted by a slave trader and died here, and it was named Umewaka-ji. The Umewaka legend became a subject of noh and kabuki, and as actors came to worship, it also became known as a temple of the performing arts.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 木母寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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