Kihara Fudoson (Gankaizan Chojuji Temple)

Japanese name： 木原不動尊（雁回山長寿寺）
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The principal image at the Tendai temple Kihara Fudoson is a wooden standing Fudo Myoo, also called Mizuhiki Fudo. According to temple tradition, Saicho carved it during the Heian period while making three bows for each stroke. A local legend says it answered the villagers' prayers for rain during a severe drought. Usually concealed inside a shrine cabinet in the main hall's inner sanctuary, the image is unveiled from 5:00 in the morning until evening on the 28th of each month. The annual spring festival on February 28 also includes goma fire prayers and fire-walking rites.

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Spot ID 10424
Temple / Site Kihara Fudoson (Gankaizan Chojuji Temple)
Visiting Area Inner Sanctuary of the Main Hall, inside the Shrine Cabinet
Visiting Status Hidden image (unveiled on the 28th of each month, approximately 5:00–17:00; also during the February 28 spring festival)
Address 熊本県熊本市南区富合町木原2040

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