25 Aug 2014

FUDO - Iwaya Kyoto

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Shinmyoo-In 岩屋不動、岩屋山志明院
Iwaya Fudo, Shinmyo-In

北区雲ケ畑出谷町261 / 261 Kumogahatadetanichō, Kita-ku, Kyōto

The temple has been founded by En no Gyoja 役の行者 in 650 but has been revived in 829 by Kukai Kobo Daishi on request (chokugan) of Emperor 淳和天皇 Junna Tenno - (786 - 840).


source : 312224.at.webry.info/201312


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Mt.Iwayasan Shimyoin Temple
Mt.Iwayasan Shimyoin Temple lying at the source of Kamogawa River was built by Kukai in 829. Fudomyo-o Statue, principal image of this temple, is said to have been made by Kukai himself and also to be the oldest Fudomyo-o Statue in Japan. The temple is an ascetic training place surrounded by rich nature and heals the hearts of visitors.



A community of shakunage (rhododendrons) designated as a natural monument by Kyoto City beautifully bloom in April. It is also famous as the setting for Narukami, one of the 18 famous representative Kabuki performances.
- source : www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp


. Chokuganji 勅願寺 Chokugan-Ji, "Imperial Temple" .

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