Kitamukizan Fudō-in Temple

What it is

• Kakuban founded this temple.
• Emperor Toba established it by imperial command.
• It is the 22nd temple of the Kinki 36 Fudō Pilgrimage.
• Its principal image is Fudō Myōō.

What to see

• The Fudō Myōō statue faces north towards Heian-kyō.
• The Fudō Myōō statue is an Important Cultural Property.
• The current main hall was relocated in 1712.
• The bell tower's bell was cast in 1694.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Takeda Station's Exit 6.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.