A sacred place where the Japanese culture of praying comes alive [Raccudanzan Fudoin Temple]

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2022.12.28

The main hall is on the stage of a wooden structure reminiscent of Kiyomizu Temple. A stage has been set up to surround Fudo Myoo, who was already in the cave.

A sacred place where the Japanese culture of prayer lives on [Tanukidaniyama Fudoin]

This is a place of prayer where the common people have strong faith, and is called "Tanukidani no Ofudou-san" (the Fudou-san of the raccoon dog ticks). After climbing 250 stone steps, bathed in the power of the forest, you will see the main deity, Fudo Myoo, in the main hall. The main deity, Fudo Myoo, can be seen in the main hall. The origin of this temple dates back to 1718 (Kyoho 3), about 300 years ago.

Even from a distance, you can feel the sharp glint in Fudo Myoo's eyes, and you won't be able to take your eyes off it. It is said to have benefits such as warding off evil, stopping cancer, and curing illness.

The Fudo Myoo, enshrined at the site where Shozen Mokushoku Shonin practiced asceticism in a 2-meter-deep cave, was the object of prayer for the people of Ichijyoji Village for about 230 years until 1944, when the temple took its present form. Many people join their hands to pray for their loved ones they cannot see due to the Corona disaster, asking, "Please pray that they will be safe.

The raccoon dog is a lucky charm that brings money. In addition, many athletes and entertainers visit the shrine hoping to improve their skills because of its meaning of "pulling out others".

The inner sanctuary is open to the public on January 28 for "Hatsufudo" and on the 3rd, 16th, and 28th of each month as a temple holiday. Gomagi (wooden sticks) are burned and praying is said to bring special blessings, so be sure to visit the temple. The time you spend praying for someone else should bring you peace of mind as well.

Tanukidaniyama Fudoin

Tanukidani Sunfudo Inn
6 Ichijyoji Matsubara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
15 minute walk from Ichijoji Sagarimatsucho bus stop
Tel.075-722-0025
50 parking spaces
http://www.tanukidani.com/
[Normal visit]
Entry time/9:00-16:00
Entrance fee/500 yen

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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