Kawasaki Daishi Fudo-do
📍 Kanagawa, Kawasaki · 4 Daishi Machi, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
What I visited is the Fudo-do, located within the precincts of Kawasaki Daishi. Kawasaki Daishi is nationally famous as a 'Daishi-sama' for exorcism, and this Fudo-do also enshrines Fudo Myoo, who is said to bring blessings such as exorcism, family safety, and freedom from illness. One can see many worshippers earnestly praying to Fudo Myoo. It is a place where one can feel a solemn atmosphere, different from the lively atmosphere of Kawasaki Daishi.
Benefits
ExorcismFamily safetyFreedom from illness