Fushigi Fudo-in Temple
Kyoto Prefecture · Japan
Fudo-in is a temple in the holy Koyasan Buddhist mountain retreat. It is located off of the main road between the Visitor center and Okunoin cemetery.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the eastern hills of Kyoto, specifically to the sacred precinct of Tanukidani-san Fudo-in. As a scholar of Japanese religious architecture and mountain asceticism, I find this site to be one of the most compelling…
Listen in the app2The Gate of the White Dragon: Hakuryu Benzaiten
Our first major point of interest is the vibrant Hakuryu Benzaiten, marked by a series of striking vermillion torii gates that wind their way up the hillside. This area is dedicated to the White Dragon Goddess, a manifestation of…
Listen in the app3The Ascent of Two Hundred and Fifty Steps
We now stand at the foot of the two hundred and fifty stone steps. This is the physical heart of the Tanukidani experience. …
Listen in the app4The Butai: The Great Wooden Stage
As you reach the summit of the stairs, the forest opens up to reveal the magnificent 'Butai' or wooden stage of the main hall. This architectural feature is constructed using the 'kake-zukuri' style, which involves a complex…
Listen in the app5The Hondo: Inner Sanctum of the Immovable King
We now enter the Hondo, or the Main Hall. The interior is a place of profound shadows and golden light. …
Listen in the app6The Path of the Ascetics: Mountain Trails and Side Shrines
Beyond the main hall, several smaller paths lead further into the mountain, which is the traditional territory of the Yamabushi, the mountain ascetics. One such path takes you to a secluded waterfall used for 'takigyo' or…
Listen in the app7The Jizo of the Mossy Glen
As we descend back toward the entrance, we pass through a particularly beautiful glen filled with stone Jizo statues. Jizo is perhaps the most beloved figure in Japanese Buddhism, the bodhisattva who vowed to remain in this world…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we return to the base of the mountain and prepare to depart Tanukidani-san Fudo-in, I hope you carry with you a sense of the profound energy that defines this site. We have traversed two hundred and fifty steps, a journey that…
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What is Fushigi Fudo-in Temple?
Fushigi Fudo-in Temple is a place in Kyoto Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0403, 135.7241 |
| Last updated |
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