. Pilgrimages to Fudo Temples 不動明王巡礼 .
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Jakkoin 寂光院 - Inuyama, Suginodan
継鹿尾山 Tsugaozan 八葉蓮台寺 Hachiyorendai-Ji 寂光院 Jakko-In
Also called Tsugao Kannon つがお観音 or Momijidera もみじ寺 Temple with Maple Leaves
Founded in 654.
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Jakkoin Temple, The Maple Leaf Temple
The 320 steps leading up the steep mountainside to the Jakkoin, a small but picturesque temple atop a mountain on the outskirts of Inuyama City, are interspersed by seven places of worship to enable you to be come a better person. Mind you, these 320 steps begin at the car park half way up the mountain. For most, the journey begins at the foot of the mountain. (You don’t want to know how many steps there are from the bottom!) The path to the top is indeed difficult, but among the temple’s visitors are a large number of elderly, some in their 80’s and still trying their best to climb the steps. Half way up, there is a six person capacity monorail available for a nominal fee. (The monorail moves so slowly, it is almost faster to walk!)
Along the steep and arduous path up the mountain are small Jizo statues, protectors of travelers and children, great stone lanterns and Buddhist icons of the seven Gods of Fortune.
At the top is the Jakkoin, a simple yet elegant temple. It’s quite small compared to what you’d see in Kyoto or other major tourist areas, and consists of two halls, joined by a short arched bridge. Jakkoin is most famous for its autumn leaves and spring flowers. Despite being slightly off the tourist path, Jakkoin is a popular tourist destination, and unlike many popular temples, does not look to bleed the tourist in any way. There are no shops or stalls, though a small selection of charms are available, but no one to sell them. Visitors just drop their money in the tin.
The main hall is filled by people offering prayers to the deity, the Thousand-Hand Kannon, Goddess of Mercy statue, and looking heavenward to view the beautifully painted ceiling. Take a turn at striking the great temple bell. It is said that praying for your dreams while striking the bell makes your dream come true.
The view from the lookout area was a favorite of the local Lord, Oda Nobunaga, the first of the Three Unifiers of Japan, and a revered hero to this day! Nobunaga is said to have visited often, as the lookout area provided a fine view of the wide Nobi Plain, his nearby Inuyama Castle, as well as the castles of Gifu, Komaki and Nagoya in the distance and the flat lands of neighboring Gifu Prefecture too. It is a magnificent view, particularly in the spring and autumn months when Jakkoin is absolutely stunning.
- source : aichi-now.jp/en/spots...
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The main statue is 千手観音 Senju Kannon with 1000 Arms
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A special amulet for pets !
- Homepage of the temple
- source : www.jakkoin.com...
- reference source : www.36fudo.jp ... -
- reference source : hotokami ... -
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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -
三大祭 Three main festivals :
1月18日 初観音 - January 18 - First Show of Kannon Bosatsu
3月 5日 秘仏観音おいただき - March 05 - Receiving a Secret Kannon
8月 9日 九万九千日 - August 09 - Kuman Kusen Nichi
"Nine hundred ninety nine thousand nine hundred ninety nine" days
Ritual to ward off evil and disease
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This temple is Nr. 2 of the
. Pilgrimages to 36 Fudo Temples in the Tokai region . 東海三十六不動尊霊場
. 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 .
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寂光院までの古みち蕪引く
Jakkooin made no furu michi kabura hiku
the old road
up to temple Jakko-In -
picking turnips
鍛治桂子 Kaji Keiko
Tr. Gabi Greve
. WKD : kabura hiku - kigo for winter .
寂光院の山茶花まろし白深し
市野沢弘子
寂光院の道問へば置く藁砧
松藤夏山
寂光院尼より賜ふ蕗のたう
沢木蓉子
寂光院春ゆくまゝの松さくら
萩原麦草
寂光院蝮さげたる人と会ふ
脇本星浪
寂光院道なほ細く水ぬるむ
福田清人
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. Pilgrimages to Fudo Temples 不動明王巡礼
Fudo Myo-O Junrei - Fudo Pilgrims .
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