Tomyoji Temple

Japanese name： 東妙寺

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Main Image Wooden Seated Shaka Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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RefinementPeacefulnessSolemnity

Description

The principal image of Tomyoji, a Shingon Ritsu temple believed to have been founded during the Koan era (1278–1288) under Emperor Go-Uda's patronage to pray for protection against the Mongol invasions, is a wooden seated Shaka Nyorai. Measuring 111 cm high, the figure was made from joined Japanese cypress wood and gilded over a lacquer ground. Thought to date from the early Kamakura period, it is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The principal image is traditionally unveiled during the temple's annual festival on May 21, together with a goma fire ritual.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10003

Temple / Site Tomyoji Temple

Visiting Area Main Hall (when the principal image is unveiled)

Visiting Status Normally not on view (traditionally unveiled at the May 21 Tomyoji Festival; temple information lists 13:00–16:00; confirm the latest schedule)

Address 佐賀県神埼郡吉野ヶ里町田手1728

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