10 recommended family outing spots in Hekinan - you can go on a day trip from Nagoya!  

Known as Bishamon-san, the god of luck
"Bishamonten Myofukuji Temple"

Hekinan has prospered as a shipping town since ancient times, and many temples were built there. A city rich in history, with more temples than convenience stores.

This time, we visited Myofukuji Temple. It is said to have been founded 1200 years ago in the first year of Ninju (851). Said to have been made by Prince Shotoku, this temple enshrines one of Japan's three Bishamon statues. The shrine is crowded with worshippers on the third day of every month for its spiritual blessings for prosperous business and family safety.

It is said that Ieyasu Tokugawa prayed for good luck in battle, and is also known as "Bishamon-san," the god of victory.

Inside Bishamondo, the lights of paper lanterns create a magical atmosphere.

In addition to Bishamonten, many gods such as Amida Nyorai (principal image) and Jizo Bosatsu were enshrined.

You can also get a goshuin! In Hekinan, where there are many temples, many people walk around with a stamp book. As a proof of your worship, let's have a quiet heart.

[Bishamonten Myofukuji Temple]
Address: 2-61 Shikicho, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0566-41-0200

https://www.hekinan-kanko.jp/highlight/detail/29/

Powerful Great Buddha and Nio
"Nanmenzan Kaitokuji Temple"

Kaitokuji Temple is one of the many temples that we would like you to visit. You can see the nationally designated important cultural property "Ohama Daibutsu" that shines in gold.

On both sides of the temple gate, the city's only Kongo Rikishi statues (Nio-sama), which are prefecturally designated cultural properties, are enshrined. It's so powerful.

The 277.7cm tall seated statue of Amida Nyorai enshrined in the main hall is a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, and is a Buddha that crossed the sea from Ise due to the abolition of Buddhism in the early Meiji period. It is surprising that such a big Buddha has crossed the sea.

Kaitokuji Temple is also a target temple for the stamp rally "Ohama Teramachi Meguri" held in Hekinan City, so please give it a try!

[Nanmenzan Kaitokuji Temple]
Address: 1-60 Otowacho, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0566-41-4126

https://www.hekinan-kanko.jp/highlight/detail/16/