Kofukuji Temple - 光福寺 (Behind Grand prince Hotel Takanawa & Prince Sakura Tower)

Yurei Jio, the goddess who grants safe births and protects motherless children, is being worshipped in this temple.

According to legend, there was a candy shop where a mysterious woman came to buy candies from it every evening. The shop owner was very curious about the woman and decided to follow her one night. He was shocked when the woman disappeared into the cemetery of the temple. After he told the priest of the temple what he saw, they decided to search the cemetery. To their surprise, they found a healthy baby there. Once they found a family to take care of the baby, the woman did not return to the candy shop any more.

Kofukuji is a very small temple, probably not worth for making a particular trip to visit. If you, however, are taking a stroll in Shinagawa, you should make a stop here to learn about the legend.