Among many statues of Kishimojin in Japan, especially famous Kishimojin are the one known by the phrase 'Osore Iriya no Kishimojin' enshrined in Shingen-ji Temple (Iriya, Taito Ward, Tokyo), the one of Homyo-ji Temple (Zoshigaya, Toshima Ward, Tokyo), and the one of Onjuin Temple (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture). 「恐れ入谷の鬼子母神」で知られる、東京都台東区入谷 (台東区)の鬼子母神(真源寺)、東京都豊島区雑司が谷の法明寺 (豊島区)、千葉県市川市の遠寿院の鬼子母神が有名である。 |