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Fudō-ji Temple

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A historic Obaku Zen temple in Gunma founded by priest Gyoki, known for its massive protected cedar and shogun connections.

Fudō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • An Obaku Zen temple in Nanmoku founded by the priest Gyoki during the Nara period.
  • The site originated as a small hut built to house a Fudomyoo statue.
  • Restored in 1675 by Chion Dokai, a priest followed by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi.
  • Formerly a major religious center that managed two hundred branch temples.

What to see

  • A large cedar tree designated as a Gunma Prefecture natural monument.
  • The temple grounds known locally as the Okunoin of Joshu.
  • Historic architecture associated with its nickname Yakuyoke Fudo.

Getting there

  • The site is a twenty-five minute drive from the Shimonita Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Fudō-ji Temple Open in Google Maps

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