Daifukukoji Temple

Japanese name： 大福光寺

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Main Image Wooden Standing Bishamonten (Warabi no Bishamon-san) Category Tenbu (Deva)

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Description

Daifukukoji Temple in Kyotamba enshrines a wooden standing Bishamonten as its principal image. The temple is traditionally said to have been founded in the Enryaku era (782–805) by the Kurama-dera monk Shaku Hoen and is affectionately known as Warabi no Bishamon-san after its principal deity. The statue dates to the Kamakura period and is designated a Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Property. Kyoto Prefecture describes it as a fine example of a Kamakura-period heavenly guardian image covered in beautiful polychrome decoration. After receiving the devotion of Ashikaga Takauji, the temple became a prayer temple for the Ashikaga shogunal family. Today the temple is open for free worship.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7710

Temple / Site Daifukukoji Temple

Visiting Area Main Hall

Visiting Status Freely accessible

Address 京都府船井郡京丹波町下山岩ノ上22

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