Tanukidanisan-Fudoin
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TEL :075-722-0025 Address :6 Ichijoji Matsubaracho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Access :JR Kyoto Station > (Kyoto city bus number 5) > Ichijoji Kudari Matsucho bus stop >20 minutes walk Parking :There is a parking lot |
Raccoon dog figurines for good fortune
Tanukidanisan-Fudoin Temple is located in the northeastern part of Kyoto City, in a place formerly known as raccoon dog valley.
When I reached the entrance to the temple, I was greeted by a row of raccoon dog figurines.
In Japan, raccoon dog are depicted wearing a hat on their head and holding a sake bottle. This is said to be a lucky charm that brings prosperity in business and financial luck.
From the entrance to the temple, I climbed 250 steps. This approach to the temple is a health promotion course promoted by the city of Kyoto.
The main hall built on a cliff
After climbing with effort, the impressive main hall appeared in front of me.
There was also a large bow and arrow at the back of the pillar supporting the main hall. This has the power to ward off evil.
An admission fee is required to enter the main hall. I paid here.
The entrance to the main hall is here.
Photography is prohibited inside the main hall. Once inside, the principal image of the temple, Acala, is enshrined. It was impressive to see its eyes shining brightly in the dim light.
When I went to the back of the main hall, there was a place with a great view of the city of Kyoto. Apparently this place has also been used for filming TV shows.
At the entrance to the main hall, they were selling fortune slips enclosed in raccoon dog figures.
Other highlights
Near the entrance to the temple is a monument commemorating the victory of the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese professional baseball team.
Along the approach to the temple, the Seven Lucky Gods are enshrined in a row.
Near the main hall is the waterfall where Miyamoto Musashi trained. He is a legendary swordsman who is said to be one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history.
