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Minakami-dera Temple

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Minakami-dera Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple known for its significant Fudō Myōō statue and prayers.

Minakami-dera Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Also known as Naritasan Minakami-dera.
  • Founded by Shozabata Terukiyo Osho.
  • Known for prayers for good fortune and warding off evil.

What to see

  • The main deity: Dainichi Daishō Fudō Myōō seated statue.
  • One of Japan's three great Fudō statues.
  • The current main hall, completed in 1960.
  • The Kongokai Taizokai Ryobu Mandara.
  • A sacred sword.

When to go

  • Attend the spring grand festival.
  • Attend the autumn grand festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

群馬県利根郡みなかみ町湯原340 Open in Google Maps

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