Kurikarafudō-ji Temple

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倶利迦羅不動寺

Kurikarafudō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple, founded in 718, dedicated to Fudō Myōō.

What it is

Special head temple of the Kōyasan Shingon sect.
Founded in 718 by Emperor Genshō's imperial wish.
Principal image is Kurikara Fudō Myōō.
Became a prayer place for the Kaga Maeda family.

What to see

Fudō statue carved by Kūkai in 812.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: （山頂本堂）石川県河北郡津幡町倶利伽羅リ-２（鳳凰殿）石川県河北郡津幡町竹橋ク128
Area: Tsubata, Ishikawa
Official site: www.kurikara.or.jp
Phone: 076-288-1451 (Main Hall, 9:00-17:00); 076-288-1828 (Phoenix Hall, 9:00-17:00)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Main Hall); 9:00-17:00 (Phoenix Hall)
Admission: Voluntary donation of 200 yen (Phoenix Hall)
Getting there: Kurikara Station — 2.4 km (taxi or bus recommended)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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