Godai-do Dojuin Temple

Japanese name： 五大堂同聚院

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Main Image Seated Fudo Myo-o Category Myo-o (Wisdom King)

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Description

A subtemple of Tofukuji that enshrines a surviving image from the former Godai-do of Hosshoji as its principal image. The seated Fudo Myoo in the Godai-do was commissioned by Fujiwara no Michinaga from the sculptor Kosho in 1006 and stands 265 cm high. It is regarded as the largest wooden seated Fudo Myoo in Japan and is designated an Important Cultural Property. The immense figure combines a powerful wrathful expression with the elegance characteristic of Fujiwara-period sculpture and is also known as Juman Fudo. The hall is normally closed, but the temple officially opens the image during its autumn special viewing period.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7638

Temple / Site Godai-do Dojuin Temple

Visiting Area Godaido Hall

Visiting Status Normally closed to the public (opened during the autumn special viewing period; exact 2026 dates should be confirmed)

Address 京都府京都市東山区本町15丁目799

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