Gokuraku - Jigoku

2022/04/06

Kezoji Izumo Makuragi

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Kezooji 華蔵寺 Kezo-Ji, Makuragi
龍翔山　Ryushozan 華蔵寺 Kezo-Ji

島根県松江市枕木町 205 / Shimane, Matsue city, Makuragi town

The main statue is Yakushi Nyorai.

A stone statue of 不動明王 Fudo Myo-O is in the compound.

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Kezou-ji Temple is located at the summit of 枕木山（456m） Mt. Makuragi in Matsue city, with the elevation of 456m.
This temple has a long and important history of Buddism in Shimane. It is said to be originally built in 825 by 智元上人 Chigen Shonin (holy priest) and was the temple of Tendai sect of Buddism at the time.
Later in the late Kamakura period, it was reconstructed as a Zen temple and prospered so much it became one of the most famous temples in the region.
After then, the temple had decayed as a result of a fire caused by the war.
The temple saw the light of the day again when 堀尾吉晴 Horio Yoshiharu, the feudal lord of Matsue at the time, decided to build Matsue Castle in 1607.
Since Mt. Makuragi is located in the spot superstitiously believed to be unlucky, the temple was restorated and became a temple for praying.
The sitting statue of Yakushi Nyorai kept in Yakushido Hall is the work of the late Heian Period and designated a National Important Cultural Property.
The gate of the precinct built in the middle of Edo Period is Cultural property designated by Shimane Prefecture.
From the observation platform, you can enjoy the view of Lake Nakaumi, Lake Shinji, and Mt. Daisen.
If the weather conditions are good enough, you can even see the Oki Islands in the distance.
- source : kankou-shimane.com/en ...

枕木山（456m） Mount Makuragi

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

毎月8日 - 御縁日
2月3日 - 星祭
3月20日 - 彼岸会
5月5日 - 二歳児無事成長祈願（仁王像またくぐり）
5月8日 - 春季祭礼
降誕会 - 二歳児成長祈願（仁王像またくぐり）
5月24・25・26日 - 青葉茶会（建仁寺・四頭式）
6月2日 - 世界平和祈願祭（開催地・出雲大社）
6月24日 - 稲荷祭
7月6・7日- 夕ざり茶会
9月8日 - 秋季例祭
9月14日 - 月見茶会 Moon-viewing tea ceremony
11月3日 - 大茶会
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The four seasons with all their flowers :
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- reference : visitshimane.com ... -
- reference : blog.goo.ne.jp/mrslim2 ... -
- reference source : nippon-reijo.jimdofree ... -

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This Temple is Nr. 07 of the
. Izumo no Kuni Shinbutsu Pilgrimage 出雲國神仏霊場編 .

. Yakushi Nyorai 薬師如来 Bhaisajyaguru .
the Buddha of Medicine and Healing

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....................................................................... Shimane 島根県　

Tengu matsuri 天狗祭 Tengu festival
To teach the Tengu of 枕木山 Mount Makuragisan a lesson, the Zen priest 仏智禅師 Butchi Zenshi
from 華蔵寺 the Temple Kezo-Ji caught the Tengu and bound him.
But the Tengu apologized sincerely and promised to change his ways.
So the priest let him go.
Later the priest had a dream where the Tengu appeared.
All became frightened and started Tengu Matsuri 天狗祭り a festival to appease the Tenug on February 17.
. Tengu matsuri 天狗祭 Tengu festivals .

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2022/04/05

Nanrinji Yakushi Miyano

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Nanrinji 南淋寺 Nanrin-Ji, Miyano
医王山 Iozan 南淋寺 Nanrinji

福岡県朝倉市宮野86 / Fukuoka, Asakura city, Miyano

The Yakushi statue is 薬師如来座像 a seated Yakushi Nyorai.
It is a secret statue and shown only on
the second Sunday in January and on April 08.

- Chant of the temple

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The temple was founded in 806 by the monk Saicho, founder of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism.
The temple's principle object of worship, a seated statue of the Yakushi Nyorai Buddha, is said to have been carved by Saicho and is a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.
From late March to early April the weeping cherry trees in front of the main hall come into bloom.
- source : japantravel.navitime.com ...

. Saicho, Dengyo Daishi 伝教大師最澄 (766 - 822) .

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. Seven Yakushi Statues made by Dengyo Daishi .

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- source : oyakushi.com/jiin/fukuoka ...
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This temple is Nr. 02 of the pilgrimage
. 49 Yakushi Temples in Kyushu 九州四十九薬師霊場 .

. 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai Bhaisajyaguru .
the Buddha of Medicine and Healing

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2022/04/04

Shofukuji Kannon Yoshida

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. 小机領三十三所子歳観音霊場 Kozukue Nedoshi 33 Kannon .
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Shoofukuji 正福寺 Shofuku-Ji, Yoshida
星宿山 Seishukuzan 千手院 Senju-In 正福寺 Shofukuji

神奈川県横浜市港北区新吉田町４５６９ / Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku Shinyoshidacho 4569

The Kannon statue is 十一面観世音菩薩 Juichimen Kannon.
The main statue is 釈迦如来 Shaka Nyorai.

The date of the founding is not clear. The priest of the second generation, 秀覺 / 秀覚 Hidesato, died in 1624.

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Also on the following pilgrimages :

. 都筑橘樹十二薬師霊場 - Tsuzuki Tachibana - Nr. 3> .

. Shoofukuji 正福寺 Shofuku-Ji, Fudo, Saitama .

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This temple is Nr. 14 of the pilgrimage
. 小机領三十三所子歳観音霊場 Kozukue Nedoshi 33 Kannon .
nedoshi 子年（ねずみどし） refers to the year of the rat, 鼠 nezumi.

. Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩 Avalokiteshvara .

. Juichimen Kannon 十一面観音 Senju Kannon 千手観音 Kannon with 11 faces and 1000 arms .

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郡山市 Koriyama city 湖南町 Konan town

Jizo sama no tatari 地蔵さまの祟り the curse of Jizo
There were 六地蔵 6 Jizo statues in the town.
Around 1822 the statues had to be moved to 正福寺 the Temple Shofuku-Ji.
But after that, many people became ill with fever.
When the statues were brought back to their origin, the illness stopped.
. Legends about Jizo Bosatsu - 地蔵菩薩 .

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鳥羽市 Toba city 松尾町 Matsuo town

. kujira 鯨 / くじら whale toys and legends .
The history of the Shima region is recorded in 志州天朗峰福寺縁起, kept at 正福寺 the Temple Shofuku-Ji.
Once a statue of 十一面観音像 Kannon Bosatsu with 11 faces came riding on kujira 鯨魚 a whale.
She became the shugoshin 守護神 protector deity of fishermen and sailors.

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鶴岡市 Kameoka city 下川 Shimokawa

. kookai shin, kookaishin 航海神 Kokaishin Deities of Seafarers .
at the temple 善宝寺 Zenpo-Ji in Tsuruoka and Shofuku-Ji.

....................................................................... Yamanashi 山梨県 　
韮崎市 Nirasaki city 大草町 Okusa town

. Yakushi Nyorai 薬師如来 .
and kadomatsu 門松 gate decoration with pines for New Year.

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2022/04/03

Kokubunji Yakushi Dazaifu

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Kokubunji 国分寺 Chikuzen Kokubun-Ji, Dazaifu
龍頭光山 Ryutokozan 筑前 Chikuzen 国分寺 Kokubunji

福岡県太宰府市国分4-13-1 / Kokubu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka

The main statue is Yakushi Nyorai

The statue was made by . Gyoki Bosatsu 行基菩薩（668 − 749) .

- Chant of the temple

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This is one of the Kokubunji Temples constructed nationwide under the orders of Emperor Shomu 聖武天皇.
Wood tabs related to census registration were discovered around this site, suggesting that there were related facilities for Chikuzen-koku Province, such as a provincial office nearby.
The surrounding landscape still retains some remnants of that era.
In the year 741, Emperor Shomu announced that he would build Kokubun-ji Temples for monks and
Kokubun-niji Temples for nuns all over Japan and place Buddhist scriptures in Shichiju-no-to (Seven-Story pagoda).
Thus Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple was the earliest built temple in Kyushu, completed inthe year 756.
Investigations of ruins of halls and towers have been done and partially maintained.
- source : dazaifu-japan-heritage.jp ...

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- source : oyakushi.com/jiin/fukuoka ...

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This temple is Nr. 01 of the pilgrimage
. 49 Yakushi Temples in Kyushu 九州四十九薬師霊場 .

. 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai Bhaisajyaguru .
the Buddha of Medicine and Healing

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2022/04/02

Mefu Shrine Izumo

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Mefu Jinja 賣布神社 / 売布神社 Shrine Mefu Jinja, Wadami
Mefu no Yashiro 賣布社」（めふのやしろ)
Mefu no Kami Yashiro 賣布神社」（めふのかみやしろ）

島根県松江市和多見町81 / Shimane, Matsue city, Wadami town

The Deity in residence is 速秋津比売神 Hayaakitsuhime no kami
五十猛命 Isonotakeru / 大屋津姫命 / 抓津姫命 Oyatsuhime no Kami

The Shrine was located at Oo no Iriumi 意宇入海（宍道湖）西岸 at the West Side of Lake Shinjiko.
In the 13th century, it was moved to its present location.

The Deities are known as
橋姫大明神 Hashihime Daimyojin 櫛八玉神（くしやたまのかみ） Kushiyatama no Kami and
白潟大明神 Shirakata Daimyojin
The deities are venerated as protectors of the tide.
Oo no Iri-Umi 意宇の入海（おうのいりうみ）

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Matsue is home to many old and important shrines.
Among them, Mefu Shrine can be easily accessed on foot from Matsue Station.
Mefu Shrine is located northwest of the station, just south of the Ohashi River.
Believed to have been first constructed over 1000 years ago and worshipped by sailors for safety at sea,
this shrine is home to impressive giant trees and has beautifully carved dragon figures on its walls.
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Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime are kami (god) in Japanese Methodology (shinto).
The kanji used for Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime are 速秋津比古神 and 速秋津比売神, respectively, in Kojiki (The Records of Ancient Matters);
速秋津日命 (Hayaakitsuhinomikoto) in Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan).
In the Kojiki, it is stated that Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime are also known as Minato no kami.
Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime are a god and goddess pair who were born between Izanagi and Izanami in the section of kamiumi (bearing gods between Izanagi and Izanami) in the Japanese Methodology. Minato no kami is a collective term for them.
According to the volume 6 of an "alternate writing" transmitted by Nihonshoki, 'gods at the water gates are called Hayaakitsuhinomikoto.' ... Minato no kami means god of sea port.
Since port was constructed at the mouth of a river in ancient times, Minato no kami is also god for a river mouth.
From the image of running impurities in a river, Minato no kami is also regarded as a god for warding off evil fortune.
'Haya' in the names of Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime implies the speed of the water in the river or the current in the ocean.
Also, the names of the god and goddess are considered to have originated from the fact that the use of the river mouth depends on the speed of the current.
On the other hand, 'akitsu' in the names of the god and goddess is thought to mean that misogi (purification ceremony) purifies things quickly and clearly. ...
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- - - Shrines in the compound
和田津見神社 Wadatsumi Jinja
金刀羅神社 Kotohira Jinja
船霊神社 Funadama Jinja
恵美須神社 Ebisu Jinja
道祖神社 Doso Jinja
白潟地主荒神 Shirakata Jinushi Aragami
常光神社 Joko Jinja
大松荒神 Daimatsu Aragami

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

1月8日潮会祭 - Tide Festival
7月12日船御幸神事 - Great Boat Festival
10月9日焼火神事 - Takuhi Shinji Fire Festival
10月10日例祭、御饗祭（鱸祭） - Main Autumn Festival
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- - - - - Homepage of the Shrine
- source : shinbutsu.jp/shrines-temples/mefujinja ...

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This Shrine is Nr. 06 of the
. Izumo no Kuni Shinbutsu Pilgrimage 出雲國神仏霊場編 .

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2022/04/01

Yakushi Kyushu Pilgrimage

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Kyushu 49 Yakushi Reijo 九州四十九薬師霊場
Pilgrimage to 49 Yakushi Temples in Kyushu

薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai - Bhaisajyaguru
the Buddha of Medicine and Healing

- Nagasaki 長崎県

. 33 長寿山龍泉寺 Ryusen-Ji - 釈迦牟尼仏 Shakamuni Buddha .
. 34 平山山平仙寺 Heisen-Ji - 不動明王 Fudo Myo-O .
. 35 針尾山祇園寺 Gion-Ji - 如意輪観音 Nyoirin Kannon .
. 36 城持山薬王寺 Yakuo-Ji .

- Saga 佐賀県

. 37 三間山東光寺 Toko-Ji .
. 38 日輪山水堂安福寺 Mizudo Anpukuji - 阿弥陀如来 Amida Nyorai
. 39 国祐山妙法院 Myoho-In - 蔵王権現 Zao Gongen
. 40 天鼓山来雲寺 Raiun-Ji - 聖観世音菩薩 Sho Kannon
. 41 芙蓉山医王寺 - Yakuo-Ji
. 42 妙台山見明寺 Kenmyo-Ji
. 43 広厳山常福禅寺 Jofukuzen-Ji
. 44 恵日山寳琳院 / 宝琳院 Horin-In - 聖観世音菩薩 Sho Kannon
. 45 竹林山持光寺 Jiko-Ji - 千手観音 Senju Kannon
. 46 松巌山青龍寺 Seiryu-Ji - 千手観音 Senju Kannon

- Fukuoka 福岡県

. 47 柳坂山永勝寺 Eisho-Ji

- Saga 佐賀県

. 48 光林山昌元寺 Shogen-Ji - 阿弥陀如来 Amida Nyorai
. 49 小松山大興善寺 Daikozen-Ji - 十一面観音菩薩 Juichimen Kannon

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. Yakushi Nyorai 薬師如来 Introduction .

. Yakushi Nyorai Pilgrimages 薬師如来霊場 - Introduction .

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2022/03/30

Ennoji Kannon Yoshida

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Ennooji 圓應寺 Enno-Ji, Yoshida
海照山　Kaishozan 圓應寺 / 円応寺 Ennoji

横浜市港北区新吉田町4098 / Yokohama city, Kohoku ward, Shin-Yoshida

The Kannon statue is 千手観世音菩薩 Senju Kannon.

The date of the founding is not clear.
The statue of Senju Kannon is said to be a present of 聖徳太子 Prince Shotoku Taishi.
In 1647, the temple was renovated by 盛秀 Morihide, who died in 1647.
The Shrine 辨天社 Benten Sha is located in 吉田村 Yoshida village.
. Shotoku Taishi 聖徳太子 (574 - 622) .

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

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火渡り修行 Hiwatari - Walking through fire
October 13
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2022/03/28

Ogamiyama Shrine Izumo

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Ogamiyama Jinja 大神山神社 Shrine Ogamiyama, Oyama
Oku no Miya 奥宮

鳥取県西伯郡大山町大山 / Tottori, Saihaku district, Oyama town

The Deities in residence are
Onamuchi no Kami 大己貴神（おおなむちのかみ)
Onamuji no Kami大穴牟遅神（おおなむぢのかみ）
This are names of the Deity Okuninushi no Kami、大国主神, when he was still young.
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The history of Ōgamiyama Shrine dates back to the ancient cult of Ōgaminotake, a former name of Mt Daisen.
Originally called the Great Chimyo Gongen Shrine, this shrine was given its current name when Buddhism and Shinto were forced to separate during the Meiji Restoration.
The inner hillside temple was divided from the main shrine at the foot of the mountain. The main building, moved here during the Edo Period, is a popular place to pray for family safety and success in endeavors.
A complete parking area is available, with carp swimming in the nearby moat.
The shrine is accessible via a 700-metre-long path made of natural stones and is one of Japan’s foremost gongen-style shrines.
Inside the building you will be surrounded by some of the country’s loveliest sandalwood painted murals and sculptures.
Ōgamiyama Shrine is also the location of the first festival of spring, called the Shunki Taisai, and later
the Natsuyama Biraki festival heralding the arrival of summer.
The formerly commonplace Mohitori Shinji is also preserved as an annual event,
and the autumn Shuuki Taisai bring crowds of merrymakers every year.
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Ogamiyama shrine boasts three "the best in Japan" features.
1. The longest stone-flagged approach to the shrine (700 meters).
2. The shrine is the largest gongen-zukuri in Japan, and designated as important cultural properties.
3. The lacquered sandalwood is the largest in Japan. There is also the biggest mikoshi (portable shrine) in western Japan.

Mt. Daisen was a training area for shugendo.
The monks needed a place to pray. Izumo fudoki (ancient records of the culture and geography of provinces of Japan) and Engishiki (a 927 AD Japanese book of laws and regulations) says that it was the beginning of Ogamiyama shrine, but details are unknown.
Ogamiyama shrine and Temple Daisenji had flourished, and more than 100 temples and 3,000 armed priests used to be under the control of the temple and shrine at the height of its prosperity.
- source : houki-town.jp ...

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omamori　お守り amulets

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

the first festival of spring, called the 春季大祭　Shunki Taisai, and later
the Natsuyama Biraki festival heralding the arrival of summer.
The formerly commonplace Mohitori Shinji is also preserved as an annual event,
The autumn Shuki Taisai bring crowds of merrymakers every year.

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Mohitori shinji　神水汲取神事　
"Taking the water offered to the kami rite."
A rite held July 15 at the inner sanctuary (okumiya) of Ōkamiyama Shrine in Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture.
A mohi is an earthenware container of ancient times that was used to serve water.
The purpose of this rite is to present the water that is offered to the kami (shinsui, or "kami water," but read in this case as mohi).
The ceremonies begin at 2 a.m. at the inner sanctuary. The mohi bearer climbs up to the pond at the top of Mt. Daisen carrying a water barrel filled with sake to be offered to the kami (miki).
The bearer pours the miki into the pond at sunrise, draws water to replace it and also picks some mugwort before descending to the inner sanctuary.
These are offered to the kami and the bearer gives a report on the mission in the form of an incantation (norito) to the chief priest (gūji).
When this is over, the now-sacralized water (mohi) and the mugwort are distributed to the worshippers.
They are believed to be efficacious for all kinds of illness and a great tumult results as the worshippers try to get their hands on the offerings.
In ancient times, this day used to mark the opening of Mt. Daisen. Many people are said to have joined the bearer in climbing the mountain.
The enshrined deity (saijin), Ōnamuchi-no-mikoto, is said to have offered prayers in this area for the country's good management, and this rite likewise is said to have gotten its start from as long ago as that time.　
- source : d-museum.kokugakuin　... Mogi Sakae -

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This Shrine is Nr. 09 of the
. Izumo no Kuni Shinbutsu Pilgrimage 出雲國神仏霊場編 .

. Izumo taisha 出雲大社 Izumo Grand Shrine .
and Okuni-Nushi no Mikoto 大国主命 Okuninushi no Mikoto

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2022/03/26

Kanjoin Kannon Okurayama

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Kanjoin 歓成院 Kanjo-In, Okurayama
妙智山 Myochizan 歓成院 Kanjoin 法華寺 Hokkei-Ji

神奈川県横浜市港北区大倉山2-8-7 / Yokohama, Kohoku ward, Okurayama

The Kannon statue is 十一面觀世音菩薩 Juichimen Kannon.
A statue of Kannon in the compound:

The temple was founded around 1565 by 善通法印 Priest Zentsu Hoin.
There were about 16 smaller temples in the compound.
In 1897, the main hall was greatly repaired.

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Also on the following pilgrimages :

. Togoku Henro Pilgrimage　東国八十八ヵ所霊場 - Nr. 23 .

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2022/03/25

Gesshoji Izumo Matsue

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Gesshooji 月照寺 Gessho-Ji, Matsue
歓喜山 Kankizan 月照寺 Gesshoji

島根県松江市外中原町179 / Shimane, Matsue city, Sotonakabara

The main statue is 阿弥陀如来 Amida Nyorai.

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Gesshoji Temple, the ‘Temple of Moonlight’,
is the family temple of the Matsudaira clan, the feudal lords of the Matsue domain during the Edo period.
Inside the temple precincts, being designated a national historical site, are many relics and artifacts such as
‘Karamon’ (Chinese-style gate),

a large turtle sculpture featured in the writings of Lafcadio Hearn and
a tea room that was used by Matsudaira Fumai himself.
Gesshoji temple is popular among people as the temple of history and faith.
During mid-June to mid-July, beautiful hydrangeas bloom inside the temple.
Many people come to enjoy the flowers in the quiet serene historical atmosphere.
- source : kankou-shimane.com/en ...

In the compound is a tea house called 大円庵（だいえんあん) Daien-An.
And a well for tea ceremony water 茶の湯の水.

山陰のあじさい寺 The Ajisai Hydrangea Temple of the San-In region

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. Matsudaira Fumai 松平不昧 and the Matsue Tea Ceremony .
Matsudaira Harusato 松平治郷 (1751-1818)

. Lafcadio Hearn, Koizumi Yakumo 小泉八雲 .

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- source : furusato.sanin.jp ...
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This temple is Nr. 05 of the
. Izumo no Kuni Shinbutsu Pilgrimage 出雲國神仏霊場編 .

. Amida Nyorai 阿弥陀如来 .

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