Ryuto Fudo Tochigi

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. Pilgrimages to Fudo Temples 不動明王巡礼 .

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Ryuutoo Fudoo 龍頭不動尊 Ryuto Fudo "Dragon Head"
龍頭山 Ryutozan 不動院 Fudo-In 龍泉寺 Ryusen-Ji

栃木県 大田原市 / Otawara, Tochigi Pref

The temple was founded in 958 by the Otawara clan. At that time it was near 水口 Mizoguchi, but later it was relocated.
After the building was lost in a fire, it was relocated again to its present place.
The main hall was erected in 2001, in the form of the building of the temple 秋篠寺 Akishinodera in Nara.
The main statue is Fudo Myo-O from the late Muromachi Period.

- Chant of the temple
不動尊　朝日夕日に　照りはえて　法のよろこび　盡きることなし

The temple area is surrounded by four rivers, giving rise to its name, Head of a Dragon sprouting water: 東は蛇尾川 Sabigawa in the Easet, 北は三ノ丸 Ninomaru in the North, 西は龍泉寺川 Ryusenjigawa in the West and 南は御壕用水落口 Ogo Yosui Waterway in the South.
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shuin 朱印 stamp

- Homepage of the temple
- source : kita36fudo.com/tochigi...


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Otawara is a city in Tochigi prefecture, famous for its beautiful nature and sightseeing spots. This article introduces some of Otawara’s beautiful places, temples and activities.
From the summit of Koteyasan, the entire city can be seen in all its glory.
Running through the city is a river called Nakagawa. Otawara is famous for its fresh salt-grilled sweetfish caught in Nakagawa waters. The unique sweetness of the fish combined with its soft texture makes it an ideal snack to be eaten on its own or mixed with rice.
Unganji Temple dates back to the Heian period and is known for being one of the spots visited by Matsuo Bashō, mentioned in his traveler’s journal, “Oku no Hosomichi”, or “The Narrow Road to the Deep North”.
In contrast to the pomp and splendor of the Unganji Temple, the charm of Daiōji Temple stands out through is elegance. Daiōji Temple adheres to the teachings of the Sōtō School (*3) of Zen Buddhism. At Daiōji Temple, you can practice Zen meditation under the guidance of a Zen priest.
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The town is also related to the famous archer
. Nasu no Yoichi 那須与一 (c. 1169 – c. 1232) .


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This temple is Nr. 24 of the
. 北関東三十六不動尊霊場
36 Fudo Temples in Northern Kanto .


. O-Mamori お守り　Amulets and Talismans .


. Fudō Myō-ō, Fudoo Myoo-Oo 不動明王 Fudo Myo-O
Acala Vidyârâja - Vidyaraja - Fudo Myoo .

Another temple with this name on the Kinki pilgrimage 近畿三十六不動尊巡礼
第31番 Nr. 31 - 龍泉寺 Ryusen-Ji - Nara (Yoshino)


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. Japanese Legends - 伝説　民話　昔話 – ABC-List .


...................................................................................... Akita 秋田県
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横手市 Yokote city

. oosuzu 大鈴 a large temple bell .

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- reference source : Nichibun Yokai Database -
07 龍泉寺 (01)
04 竜泉寺 (00)


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. Pilgrimages to Fudo Temples 不動明王巡礼
Fudo Myo-O Junrei - Fudo Pilgrims .


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